FAFSA Next Steps
What To Expect After Submitting Your FAFSA
2026-27 and 2027-28 FAFSA Form
The 2026–27 and 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is available to the public now. An estimated processing timeline is below.
Check your MyPima account and PCC student email account for updates. If you qualify for a Pell Grant, feel free to use the Pell Grant Estimator as you prepare for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, Fall 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028 semesters.
What you Can Expect
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October: FAFSA Receipt Begins
Pima Community College begins receiving the FAFSAs for applicants who selected PCC as a school on a daily basis. Use federal school code 007266 to send your FAFSA to PCC when you apply.
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February: FAFSA Loading Begins
PCC begins loading FAFSA files into the student information system in preparation for processing, which is estimated to occur in April.
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April: FAFSA Processing Begins
FAFSA processing begins and emailed letters are being sent to the applicants confirming receipt of their FAFSA. The financial aid requirements are ready for review on MyPima/Financial Aid and Scholarships.
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May: Award Processing Begins
Financial aid awards and scholarships begins posting to student records for students who have completed all the financial aid requirements, and who meet the aid and scholarship eligibility criteria. Loan offers begin posting to student records who have loan eligibility, and can be accepted or declined through the Financial Aid Dashboard beginning on July 1.
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August: Aid Disbursements Begin
Financial aid and scholarship funds begin to be disbursed to the student account according to the class start date. Visit the Disbursements and Refunds page for aid-specific dates.
Review Important Dates
Review and be aware of Important Dates.You can also find them on your MyPima Financial Aid page.