We recommend that you file your new, or renewal, FAFSA by MSU's priority filing date of March 1st each year you want to be considered for financial aid.
Filing your aid application by MSU's priority date (March 1st) ensures that you will receive the best possible aid offers from limited funding sources such as Grants and Work Study awards. If necessary, you can use estimated tax information based on prior year taxes. Once your application has been submitted by the priority date (March 1st), you or your parents can return to the FAFSA Web site and make corrections after your taxes have been completed.
For deadlines and other important dates see our "Calendar."
If you have questions, please call us!
At Montana State University, we encourage students and families to make informed decisions about financial aid. We highly recommend that you borrow only the amount of loans you need to successfully complete your education.
