Check out upcoming deadlines, learn about financial aid credit balances for students studying off campus in the spring, and details on spring financial aid disbursements.
2023-2024 financial aid applications
The 2023–24 FAFSA and CSS Profile applications opened on October 1, 2022. Students applying for institutional need-based financial aid should submit both applications promptly. The recommended filing deadline was November 30, 2022; however, application materials will be accepted later without penalty. Students should log onto their 23–24 51·çÁ÷ Financial Aid Portal for a list of the requirements and to confirm receipt.
Spring 2023 Off-Campus Study Programs
For students participating in Spring 2023 off-campus study programs, credit balances from excess financial aid can be refunded two weeks prior to departure date. If there is an anticipated credit on the spring bill, contact the Office of Student Accounts at #stuaccounts@colgate.edu to request an early release of the credit balance.
Spring 2023 Financial Aid Disbursements and Loan Requests
Spring 2023 financial aid is set to disburse on January 17, 2023. Domestic students who have submitted a can request federal direct loans through their . We encourage students to submit these requests by January 7, 2023 in order for the loan to disburse on January 17, 2023.