Important Dates
Dates listed below are for the 2023-2024 Academic Year: Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024
Term Dates
Fall Semester – August 21, 2023 thru December 14, 2023
Spring Semester – January 8, 2024 thru May 10, 2024
Summer Semester – June 3, 2024 thru July 29, 2024
Bookstore Charging:
You may have the option of charging books to your account. Check with the Bookstore by bringing a picture ID. The dates below are when charging of your books is allowed.
Fall Semester – July 31, 2023 through August 25, 2023
Spring Semester – December 15, 2023 through January 12, 2024
Summer Semester – May 13, 2024 through June 7, 2024
Financial Aid Disbursement:
Beginning dates for aid disbursement are listed below. The dates can also be found in your E-Services, Financial Aid and Next Step after “Award Notification” response.
For most programs:
Fall Semester – September 6, 2023
Spring Semester – January 24, 2024
Summer Semester – June 18, 2024
For Heavy Equipment Program August starts (not Fast Track):
Fall Semester – September 06, 2023
Spring Semester – March 7, 2024
For Heavy Equipment December starts (Fast Track):
Fall Semester – December 12, 2023
Spring Semester – Grants-March 07, 2024
Loans-April 08, 2024
Summer Semester – June 12, 2024
Minnesota State Grant Deadline: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has to be received by the Federal Application Central Processor by the 30th calendar day of your first semester each school year. The 30th day of each semester is listed below.
Fall Semester – September 19, 2023
Spring Semester – February 6, 2024
Summer Semester – July 2, 2024
Total Withdrawal:
If you totally withdraw before the 60% point in the term (semester): Federal Regulations require you to repay a portion of your financial aid based on the number of days you have NOT attended in the semester. Total withdrawal prior to the following 60% dates will require you to repay a portion of your financial aid:
For most programs
Fall Semester – October 29, 2023
Spring Semester – March 26, 2024
Summer Semester – July 7, 2024
Last day for us to process your financial aid file
June 17, 2024
Last day to request a one term federal student loan
Fall Semester – December 11, 2023
Spring Semester – May 7, 2024
Summer Semester – July 23, 2024
Last day to request a fall/spring loan
May 7, 2024