Financial aid eligibility cannot be finalized until all required documents have been submitted and reviewed. Submitting applications, forms, and supporting documentation by the published deadlines can help prevent delays in the processing of your financial aid. Students should regularly monitor their GCC student portal and Financial Aid To-Do List for outstanding requirements. All information on this page is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the Financial Aid Office.

DEADLINES FOR SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDER FOR FINANCIAL AID
 

2025 - 2026

Fall 25 | Winter 26 | Spring 26 | Summer 26

2026 - 2027

Fall 26 | Winter 27 | Spring 27 | Summer 27

Enrolled for Fall only, NOT selected for state/federal verification December 17, 2025 December 18, 2026
Enrolled for Fall only, selected for state/federal verification April 16, 2026 April 16, 2027
Enrolled for Fall and/or Winter/Spring, NOT selected for state/federal verification June 10, 2026 June 11, 2027
Enrolled for Fall and/or Winter/Spring, selected for state/federal verification August 21, 2026 TBD
Enrolled for Fall and/or Winter/Spring and/or Summer, NOT selected for state/federal verification August 21, 2026 TBD
Enrolled for Fall and/or Winter/Spring and/or Summer, selected for state/federal verification August 21, 2026 TBD
Enrolled for Winter only, selected for state/federal verification June 10, 2026 June 11, 2027
Enrolled for Winter only, NOT selected for state/federal verification February 12, 2026 February 13, 2027
Enrolled for Summer only, and NOT selected for state/federal verification August 21, 2026 TBD

Important:

  • Your state/federal verification status can be confirmed by reviewing your Cal SAR/SAR comments
  • Subject to change based on last day of summer semester
  • Submit required forms for the verficiation process within 120 days of the date of their last enrollment.

2025-2026 SAP Appeal Deadline
Fall 2025 Friday, November 21, 2025
Spring 2026 Friday, May 22, 2026
Summer 2026 Friday, July 31, 2026

Loss of CCPG Appeal Deadline
Summer 2025 Submit by end of business day - August 22, 2025
Fall 2025 Submit by end of business day - December 17, 2025
Winter 2026 Submit by end of business day - February 12, 2026
Spring 2026 Submit by end of business day - June 10, 2026