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 review | 12 weeks |
| Consortium agreement | 2 weeks |
| Dependency review | 8 weeks |
| Ready to Verify (all documents submitted) | 3 weeks |
| Overaward review | 7 weeks |
| Parent review | 17 weeks |
| Private Loan Certification | 8 weeks |
| SAP review | 3 weeks |
| Scholarship check posting | 5 business days |
| Financial Need Analysis | 4 weeks |
| Scholarship deferments/reinstatements and appeals | 5 weeks |
| Student review | 9 weeks |
| Eligible Non-Citizen Verification | 8 weeks |
| Fall Disbursement | August 15th, 2025 |
| 2026–2027 | Estimated processing time |
|---|---|
| Budget review | Processing to begin mid-July 2026 |
| Parent review | Processing to begin mid-July 2026 |
| Student review | Processing to begin mid-July 2026 |
| Consortium Agreements | Processing to begin mid-July 2026 |
| Financial aid documents review | Processing to begin mid-February 2026 |
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.