FAFSA

Financial aid processing times

Below, you’ll find estimated processing times for common financial aid actions. To avoid delays, make sure to follow instructions on forms closely and submit all requested documents. Processing timelines begin when a priority task is updated or a document is submitted. If a document is returned or additional documents are required, the processing time resets.

2025–2026 Estimated processing time
Budget review8 weeks
Consortium agreement3 weeks
Dependency review8 weeks
Ready to Verify (all documents submitted)3 weeks
Overaward review6 weeks
Parent review17 weeks
Private Loan Certification8 weeks
SAP review13 weeks
Scholarship check posting5 business days
Financial Need Analysis 4 weeks
Scholarship deferments/reinstatements and appeals 5 weeks
Student review11 weeks
Eligible Non-Citizen Verification 8 weeks
Fall Disbursement August 15th, 2025
2024–2025 Estimated processing time
Budget review3 weeks
Parent review7 weeks
Student review5 weeks
Consortium Agreements1 weeks
Financial aid documents review3 weeks

  How to avoid delays

  Submit your FAFSA early and include ASU’s Federal School Code: 001081.
  Check My ASU frequently for any required documents in your Priority Tasks.
  Respond promptly to requests for additional information. We will communicate with you via email. Watch your email and respond promptly.