Financial Aid - Important Dates
Spring 2026 |
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| January 5 - 21 | Bookstore charge period for students with classes that begin on 1/12 |
| January 7 | Drop for non-payment |
| January 12 | Classes begin |
| January 19 | HOLIDAY |
| January 25 | CENSUS: Drop for non-payment at noon |
| January 26 | 1st release of financial aid funds for students whose classes already started (disbursement every Friday following this date) |
| March 2 - 18 | Bookstore charge period for students who first start classes on |
| March 2 | Drop for non-payment; Credit only |
| March 5 | Drop for non-payment; TCAT only |
| March 9 | Second 7 week session begins |
| March 20 | No Disbursement of financial aid |
| March 22 | 2nd CENSUS: Drop for non-payment at noon |
| March 23 | Disbursement ALL aid: Pell recalculation and aid adjustments for enrollment changes. 1st release of financial aid funds for those enrolled in only the 2nd session |
| April 1 | Summer Community Service hours due for TN Promise *if enrolling in summer term 2026-2027 FAFSA deadline for TN Promise |
| April 29 | TCAT ends |
| April 30 | Credit ends |
| May 8 | eCampus ends |
| May 12 | SAP update for end of spring grades |
***TCAT and credit disbursements will occur each Friday, unless preempted by balancing, holidays, or other college activities that prevent disbursement.
Disbursement & Deletion
- Attendance: Students are not eligible for financial aid for classes they are not attending. If you are a TN Promise student and you only attend 9 credit hours, then you are likely ineligible for any TN Promise.
- 1st and 2nd Sessions: Most financial aid for the full semester will be disbursed in the 1st Session, including financial aid for the 2nd Session. Students who withdraw or never attend their 2nd Session classes will be charged for the financial aid they received for those classes. Students only enrolled in 2nd session will not receive their financial aid disbursement until after the 2nd Census date.
- Financial Aid Requirements: Students who do not have all documents, requirements, and appeals submitted at least 30 days before the first payment and deletion date of each semester are expected to pay their tuition and fees or set up a payment plan.
- Reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Payments: Financial aid will be disbursed and reimbursed to eligible students once all eligibility requirements are submitted and processed.
- Financial Aid Repayment: Students who receive financial aid payments and withdraw or stop attending might be required to repay all or a portion of their financial aid. Students cannot keep financial aid that is not earned through attendance and engagement in their classes.
- Check Your TigerWeb & Email: Be sure to periodically check your TigerWeb account and your Chattanooga State email for important updates concerning your financial aid.
Loans
- There is a 30 day delay for all first-time Loan borrowers.
- TCAT Loan borrowers can receive their 2nd disbursement at the midpoint of the semester