Important Dates and Deadlines

Below is a list of important application dates by award year. We are often unable to grant extensions, so please apply early to avoid missing a deadline. Please also note that these dates may change, so be sure to confirm the deadline in your MASSAid student portal when preparing your application.

Please visit the programs’ webpages for additional information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Award Year 2026-2027 (September 2026 – June 2027)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA)

Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program

Early Childhood Educators Scholarship

Early Childhood Educator Student Loan Repayment Program

Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program

Note: Availability of applications for the Behavioral Health Workforce Scholarship, the Educator Loan Repayment Program, the High Demand Scholarship, and the Tomorrow’s Teachers Scholarship has not yet been determined. Should funding become available, this page will be updated.