Important dates for returning students
Important financial aid dates for our returning students to know
June 2025:
- The Office of Financial Aid reviews Satisfactory Academic Progress from the 2024-25 academic year.
July 2025:
- The Student Accounts Office will send out statements for the fall semester, as well as instructions on how to pay your balance or set up a payment plan by August 15, 2025.
August 2025:
- The Office of Financial Aid begins disbursing financial aid to eligible students for fall semester classes.
- Note: Federal Pell Grant funds are not disbursed until after the census date of each semester.
October 2025:
- The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for the next academic year.
January 2026:
- The Student Accounts Office will send out statements for the spring semester, as well as instructions on how to pay your balance or set up a payment plan by February 1, 2026.
February 2026:
- The Office of Financial Aid begins disbursing financial aid to eligible students for spring semester classes.
- Note: Federal Pell Grant funds are not disbursed until after the census date of each semester.
March 2026:
- Linfield Application for Financial Aid (LAFA) is available for returning McMinnville students. If you would like to be considered for financial aid for the next year (2026-27) please make sure you complete your LAFA in WebAdvisor as soon as possible.
May 2026:
- If your student file is complete and you are eligible, you will receive an email notification before summer break to view your financial aid award on WebAdvisor.
- Check your Linfield email frequently for communication from the Office of Financial Aid.
- Turn in all documents requested as soon as possible, including Verification documents.
June 2026:
- The Office of Financial Aid reviews Satisfactory Academic Progress from the 2025-26 academic year.