The following priority deadlines apply to all students who are eligible to receive financial aid.

• Your FAFSA must be AT the processor by this date. If you mail the FAFSA you should send the form in no later than two weeks prior to the preference date. If filing on-line, you should file no later than one week in advance of the preference date. If you submit the FAFSA on-line on the preference date, you should always keep a copy of the print out to prove the date that the form was submitted.
   
• Don't confuse Champlain's preference date with the federal deadline date. The student has until the last day of classes to receive federal aid. Although missing the College's preference date will not affect your federal loans, Pell grant or VSAC grant (if you are a Vermont student).