Dates and Deadlines
Check out the dates below to help you keep everything on track as you plan to enroll at Central!
See upcoming visit dates or schedule a personalized visit at central.edu/visit.
Applying for Fall 2024 Applying for Fall 2025
For Students Applying for Fall 2024
December |
File the FAFSA Visit studentaid.gov to file the FAFSA as soon as possible and maximize the amount of financial aid you can receive at Central College. Don’t forget to include Central’s school code: 001850. |
March 1 |
Deadline for Admitted Students To Submit Academic Transcripts
Scholar Day Completion Deadline |
March 15 |
FAFSA Priority Date |
Mid-March |
Anticipated Receival of FAFSA Information The Department of Education is delaying the distribution of FAFSA information to colleges, but you don’t have to wait to see your financial aid award from Central College. Connect with Wayne Dille, director of financial aid, at 641-628-5336 or dillew@central.edu to request an early estimate. |
April 24 & 25 |
Spring Registration and Orientation Complete your math assessment prior to your registration and orientation session. |
May 1 |
Enrollment Deposit Due Let us know of your decision to attend by submitting a $200 nonrefundable enrollment deposit along with a signed copy of your financial aid award. Need more time? We understand that the delays from the Department of Education may impact families. If you need more time to make your decision, just let us know! |
June 1 |
Complete Student Loan Paperwork |
June 12, 13 & 14 |
Summer Registration and Orientation Complete your math assessment prior to your registration and orientation session. |
July 16 |
Virtual Summer Registration and Orientation Complete your math assessment prior to your registration and orientation session. |
July 1 |
Send Final High School and College Transcripts |
Aug. 16 |
Move-In Day and Welcome Week Kickoff |
Aug. 19 |
Fall Semester Begins View Central’s academic calendar for more. |
For Students Applying for Fall 2025
Dec. 1 |
File the FAFSA Visit studentaid.gov to file the FAFSA as soon as possible and maximize the amount of financial aid you can receive at Central College. Don’t forget to include Central’s school code: 001850. The Department of Education has announced that the FAFSA will be available by Dec. 1, 2024. Our financial aid team will help you stay informed on the latest announcements. Our financial aid office is here to help you feel confident about your aid. You can contact Wayne Dille, Central’s director of financial aid, at dillew@central.edu or 641-628-5336, with any questions about the FAFSA, scholarships or financial aid. |
Jan. 15 |
FAFSA Priority Date |
March 1 |
Deadline for Admitted Students To Submit Academic Transcripts
Scholar Day Completion Deadline |
May 1 |
Enrollment Deposit Due Let us know of your decision to attend by submitting a $200 nonrefundable enrollment deposit along with a signed copy of your financial aid award. |
June 1 |
Complete Math Assessment and Student Loan Paperwork |
June |
Summer Registration and Orientation |
July 1 |
Send Final High School and College Transcripts |
July |
Summer Registration and Orientation |
Aug. 15 |
Move-In Day and Welcome Week Kickoff |
Aug. 18 |
Fall Semester Begins View Central’s academic calendar for more. |