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
Registration for Scholar Day will open in August. Keep an eye out for additional information!

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.

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