The application processor must receive your completed application no later than June 30, 2009. Your school must have your correct and complete application information by your last day of enrollment during the 2008-09 year or by late September 2009, whichever comes first. There are no exceptions to these dates.

Note also that various state and school deadlines may apply to you. These deadlines are often early in the calendar year (2008 for the 2008-09 award year). Check with your school's financial aid office to make sure you are aware of—and are able to meet—all student financial aid deadlines. Therefore, you should apply as soon after January 1, 2008 as possible. State deadlines are listed under "Check FAFSA deadline dates" on the FAFSA on the Web site, on the front of the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet, and on the front of the PDF and paper FAFSA.