Staying informed about key financial aid deadlines is essential for securing and maintaining your funding at Old Dominion University. This page highlights important dates related to applications, document submission, award notifications, and disbursements. Reviewing these timelines can help you avoid delays and ensure your aid is processed on time. Check back regularly for updates throughout the academic year.
Dates & Deadlines
- August 17, 2026: Fall 2026 (Main Campus) and First 8-week Fall 2026 (ODU Global) Disbursement Begins
- August 21, 2026: SAP Appeal deadline for Fall 2026
- October 12, 2026: Second 8-week Fall 2026 (ODU Global) Disbursement Begins
- October 23, 2026: Professional Judgement Request Deadline (students attending Fall 2026 term(s) only or the full 2026-2027 academic year (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027))
- January 8, 2027: SAP Appeal Deadline for Spring 2027
- March 1, 2027: Summer Aid Application Available
- March 1, 2027: 2027-2028 FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline
- March 19, 2027: Professional Judgement Request Deadline (students attending only the spring 2027 term(s))
- Late May/Early June 2027: 2027-2028 Aid Offers Are Sent to Current Students.
- June 30, 2027: SAP Application Deadline for Summer 2027
- June 30, 2027: Summer Aid Application Deadline
- June 30, 2027: FAFSA Application Deadline 2026-2027
ODU will begin issuing the 2026-2027 aid offers to new students who qualify tentatively during March. Visit and bookmark the financial aid page for updates.