The financial aid process can be intimidating, but we are here to help. To help you stay on track to receive maximum consideration for financial aid, we have provided you a list of deadlines below.

Apply for Aid

March 1 —Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

  • Students applying for admission through the Early Decision program should have their FAFSA completed by December 1 so that they can receive their award letter before the Early Decision deposit deadline of January 15

April 1 — Submit documents required for the verification review (if applicable)

Review and Finalize Your Aid

May 1 through July 1

  • Log into PRISMand accept or decline federal student loans and federal Work Study that may have been offered as part of your financial aid package
  • Complete the remaining steps to finalize federal student loans
  • Report to the Financial Aid Office all outside scholarships and other aid you will receive
  • July 1 — If you received an endowed scholarship from Saint Mary's College, submit the required thank you letter to the Financial Aid Office.

Campus Employment

August 1 — If you plan to apply for a job, follow instructions at our Student Employment website.

August 17, 2023 at fall move-in day — Bring the following paperwork to the Office of Student Accounts, located in room 145 of Le Mans Hall. These documents are available online.

  • I9 (proving eligible to work in the United States) original supporting identification needed
  • W4 (Federal Withholding form)
  • WH4 (Indiana Withholding form — required for all students even non-Indiana residents)
  • Deposit Agreement

After Classes Start

September 25 (for students enrolled in fall 2023) – Fall semester enrollment is locked-in at the number of credit hours you are enrolled in as of this date. Make sure you have all fall semester add/drops processed by this date.

December 7 (for students enrolled in fall 2023)– the last day to apply for a fall semester Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized or Parent PLUS Loan. By this date:

  • a valid FAFSA must be received
  • the Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans must be accepted in PRISM.
  • the Parent PLUS Loan must be approved.

February 12 (for students enrolled in spring 2024) – spring semester enrollment is locked-in at the number of credit hours a student is enrolled in as of this date. Make sure you have all fall semester add/drops processed by this date.

May 2 (for students enrolled in spring 2024) – the last day to apply for a spring semester Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized or Parent PLUS Loan. By this date:

  • a valid FAFSA must be received.
  • the Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans must be accepted in PRISM.
  • the Parent PLUS Loan must be approved.