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 reviewReviews to begin Mid-July
Consortium agreement2 weeks
Dependency review11 weeks
Ready to Verify (all documents submitted)3 weeks
Overaward review19 weeks
Parent review11 weeks
Private Loan Certification8 weeks
SAP review2 weeks
Scholarship check posting1 week
Scholarship deferments/reinstatements and appeals 3 weeks
Student review16 weeks
Eligible Non-Citizen Verification 8 weeks
Fall Disbursement August 15th, 2025
2024–2025 Estimated processing time
Budget review2 weeks
Parent review2 weeks
Student review2 weeks
Consortium Agreements3 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.