Aid Year 2027-2028 

Key Dates 

• October 1, 2026: FAFSA Opens 
• January 4, 2027: SIUE will start bringing in FAFSA data 
• January 11, 2027: SIUE will send Financial Aid Offer notifications to new students 
• February 1, 2027: SIUE will send Financial Aid Offer notifications to continuing students 

Scholarship Deadlines 

• December 1, 2026: Meridian Scholarship deadline 
• March 31, 2027: Community-Oriented Digital Engagement Scholars (CODES) Scholarship deadline 
• October 2026-March 2027: Various deadlines for outside scholarships through Academic Works 

Financial Aid Priority Deadlines 

• December 1, 2026: Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) priority deadline 
• June 30, 2028: Final day to submit FAFSA for the 2027-2028 aid year