Students should familiarize themselves with the important dates below.

DATE EVENT/DEADLINE
OCTOBER 1, 2023 USF Student Financial Services cancels any 2023-24 financial aid offers not “accepted.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 Final deadline to submit any Cost of Attendance (COA) budget adjustment forms for the Fall 2023 semester. Forms submitted AFTER December 1 will still be processed but refunds will not be made until after January 3, 2024. ***FAFSA applications for the 2024-25 academic year will be available online at studentaid.gov some time in December 2023 Our Title IV code is 001325 and it must be listed on your FAFSA.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 Anticipated Spring 2024 semester bills posted on myUSF online student accounts.
JANUARY 2, 2024 Spring 2024 Tuition Payment Deadline.
Spring 2024 Financial Aid Disbursement
The Student Financial Services Office begins financial aid disbursement on January 2, 2024, and will continue processing disbursements for any late spring registrants or late financial aid recipients twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Spring 2024 Financial Aid Refund Process
If a refund is due to you after your tuition bill is paid, the first scheduled refund will be processed on January 2, 2024. Please allow 3-5 business days AFTER funds disburse to receive funds via direct deposit. Direct deposit information is available online via your myUSF online student portal. If you did not set up direct deposit, a refund will be sent to your local address. Refund checks are usually received 10-15 business days after funds are disbursed. Refunds are processed twice a week by the USF Student Accounts office on Mondays and Wednesdays.
FEBRUARY 1, 2024 New Law Students – Priority deadline to submit 2024-25 FAFSA Submitting a FAFSA by this date is especially important for new law students in order to receive a financial aid award notice in late March.
MARCH 1, 2024 Continuing Law Students- Priority deadline to submit 2024-25 FAFSA Submitting a FAFSA by this date is especially important for continuing law students needing Federal Work-Study aid for the upcoming Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 academic year.
MARCH 25, 2024 Financial Aid Award Notification for 2024-25 academic year The USF Financial Aid Office will begin financial aid award processing in early March for all USF students as long as your 2024-25 FAFSA has been received. In early April, USF continuing students will be notified via e-mail sent to your usfca.edu e-mail account.
APRIL 5, 2024 Summer 2024 Intent to Enroll (ITE) due
Applications for Summer 2024 financial aid are due and must be submitted to the Law Financial Aid Office. All applicants must have completed a 2023-24 FAFSA at Federal Student Aid.

Final deadline to complete and submit a 2023-24 FAFSA for financial aid for the current 2023-24 academic year at Federal Student Aid. Final deadline to submit any Cost of Attendance (COA) budget adjustment forms for the Spring 2024 semester.
MAY 1, 2024 Summer 2024 tuition due
MAY 15, 2024 Priority deadline to “accept” the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan online for the 2024-25 academic year via your myUSF online student portal. Priority deadline to “accept” the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan online for the 2024-25 academic year via your myUSF online student portal. If you are awarded this aid after May 15, you can still “accept” this aid after May 15, but you should do so as soon as possible to ensure proper processing for the upcoming Fall 2024 semester. Failure to “accept” this federal aid in a timely manner could jeopardize your ability to utilize the aid to help pay for your Fall 2024 semester tuition bill which is due on August 1. IMPORTANT: *Applicants admitted after July 15 should “accept” their DL Unsubsidized and DL Graduate PLUS award as soon it is made available to help with your fall semester bill. *Late admits will be provided additional assistance to ensure their financial aid processing is complete before the fall semester payment deadline of August 1.
JUNE 1 - July 31,  2024 New Borrowers only – Begin completing Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Online Entrance Counseling requirements for Federal Direct Unsubsidized and PLUS Loans at Federal Student Aid website. The University Financial Aid Office begins updating continuing law students’ financial aid records to note 2024-25 PLUS Loan applications and credit approval notices; PLUS Loan applications and credit approvals for new admits will be updated to your respective financial aid records after the June 21 second deposit deadline.
June 21, 2024 The University Financial Aid Office will begin downloading PLUS Loan credit approvals for new admits as well as Master Promissory Note (MPN) completion notices for both the Unsubsidized and PLUS Loans. This is done only AFTER you have submitted your second deposit. July 5 – Fall 2024 Tuition Bill Notice Email Notification
July 31, 2024 Priority deadline to complete online direct deposit enrollment. You do not need to re-enroll if you are already enrolled and your bank account is still active. Direct deposit enrollment information is available at myUSF .
AUGUST 1, 2024 Fall 2024 Tuition Payment Deadline.
AUGUST 9, 2024 Earliest scheduled Fall 2024 Financial Aid Disbursements received from Federal and Private Sources
AUGUST 19, 2024 Earliest estimated receipt of Fall 2024 direct deposit financial aid refunds. Direct deposit refunds are received approximately 3-5 business days AFTER funds are disbursed. Direct deposit enrollment information is available at myUSF.
OCTOBER 1, 2024 USF Financial Aid Office cancels any 2024-25 financial aid offers not “accepted” by USF students.

*Dates are subject to change at any time for correction of errors or change in policies

Financial Aid Documents

Scholarship Forms

  • Arthur C. Zief Jr. Scholarship Application
  • Bretzlaff Scholarship Application
  • Herbert C. Jensen Scholarship Application

Other Forms

How to file a Cost of Attendance Appeal

Set up a time to talk to us. You can schedule a virtual appointment, call us at (415) 422-3387, email us at  lawfinaid@usfca.edu, or visit us in-person in Kendrick Hall, room 225. We will ask you questions to better understand your request.

1. If you are eligible for a Cost of Attendance appeal, you will receive an email notification to log in to an online platform where you will be asked to upload a statement explaining your request and supporting documentations. The sooner we receive your documents, the sooner we can move forward in the process.

1. If your request is approved, you will be notified by email.

1. If your request is denied, you will be notified via email with a reason as to why your request was denied. Please read the email carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Required Documents

  • A statement explaining your request for an adjustment to your cost of attendance including the amounts you are requesting.
  • Supporting documentation that shows the amounts paid.
  • Receipts of purchases
  • Rental agreement or mortgage statements
  • Class syllabus or letter from your program showing the required books and supplies