Important Deadlines and Dates

To be considered for federal student aid for the 2025-2026 award year, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.studentaid.gov between October 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by September 12, 2026.

Deadline to submit required documentation 2025-2026 Academic Year – Regulation is 120 days after the last day of the student's enrollment, whichever is earlier. No refunds or book deferments will be processed.

Fall 2025 E Grades Due

September 3, 2025 - 1st Quarter Courses

September 12, 2025 - Full Semester Courses

Spring 2026 E Grades Due

February 4, 2026 - 1st Quarter Courses

February 13, 2026 - Full Semester Courses

Add/Drop Period If a student drops a course before or during this period, there is no record on the transcript and your financial aid may change.

Fall 2025 Add/Drop Dates

August 25, 2025 – August 30, 2025 Full semester Courses & 1st Quarter Courses

October 20, 2025 – October 22, 2025 2nd Quarter Courses

Spring 2026 Add/Drop Dates

January 27, 2026 – January 31, 2026 Full semester Courses & 1st Quarter Courses

March 23, 2026 – March 25, 2026 2nd Quarter Courses

Official Withdrawal Period Full-semester courses If a student officially withdraws from a course(s), he/she will receive a “W” grade on his/her transcript. The “W” will not affect his/her GPA but will impact the student’s SAP. No withdrawals for full semester courses will be accepted after November 14, 2025, for fall 2025 and April 17, 2026, for spring 2025 without the signature of the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Withdrawal Period Dates If a student officially withdraws from a course(s), he/she will receive a “W” grade on his/her transcript. The “W” will not affect his/her GPA but will impact the student’s SAP. Fall 2025 Withdrawal Period

September 2, 2025 – October 3, 2025 Fall 2025 1st Quarter Courses

September 2, 2025 – November 14, 2025

Fall 2025 Full-Semester Courses

October 27, 2025 – December 1, 2025 Fall 2025 2nd Quarter Courses

Spring 2026 Withdrawal Period

February 2, 2026 – March 5, 2026

Spring 2026 1st Quarter Courses

February 2, 2026 – April 17, 2026

Spring 2026 Full-Semester Courses

March 23, 2026 – March 27, 2026

Spring 2026 2nd Quarter Courses

Tuition Refund Dates - https://www.nccc.edu/tuition-fees-and-business-office/index.html

Financial Aid Refunds Information - https://www.nccc.edu/tuition-fees-and-business-office/index.html

Financial Aid Estimated Disbursement Dates:

Fall 2025 – October 3, 2025 Spring 2026 – March 6, 2026