When it comes to educational funding, you have options. You don’t have to let tuition fees deter you from pursuing your goals or living your dreams. A degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is more than a piece of paper. It is an investment into your future. Our Financial Aid representatives are here to help you and your family leverage the variety of scholarships, loans and financial aid programs designed to fund that investment.
Important Dates
| July 1, 2025 | Fall Billing Statement available on ERNIE (Campus Solutions > Finances > Statement of Account) |
| July 1, 2025 | Priority date to submit verification documents, Parent PLUS Loan applications, and Private Loan applications for Fall |
| July 1, 2025 | Fall SAP Appeal Submission Deadline |
| Aug. 15, 2025 | Fall Fee Payment Deadline |
| Aug. 25, 2025 | Fall Classes Begin |
| Aug. 29, 2025 | Fall 100% Fee Refund Deadline |
| Sept. 2, 2025 | Fall Aid Sent to Student Financial Services for Payment |
| Sept. 30, 2025 | Deadline to apply for Fall Graduation on ERNIE (Campus Solutions > Academic Advising > Apply for Graduation) |
| Oct. 1, 2025 | 2026-2027 FAFSA available |
| Nov. 1, 2025 | 2026-2027 ERAU Donor-Funded Scholarship Application available |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | Fall End of Term/Last Day of Finals |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Spring Billing Statement available on ERNIE (Campus Solutions > Finances > Statement of Account) |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Priority date to submit verification documents, Parent PLUS Loan applications, and Private Loan applications for Spring |
| Dec. 1, 2025 | Spring SAP Appeal Submission Deadline |
| Jan. 5, 2026 | Spring Fee Payment Deadline |
| Jan. 7, 2026 | Spring Classes Begin |
| Jan. 13, 2026 | Spring 100% Fee Refund Deadline |
| Jan. 15, 2026 | Spring Aid Sent to Student Financial Services for Payment |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Deadline to apply for Spring Graduation on ERNIE (Campus Solutions > Academic Advising > Apply for Graduation) |
| March 1, 2026 | Priority Submission Date for the 2026-2027 FAFSA |
| March 1, 2026 | Priority Submission Date for the 2026-2027 ERAU Donor-Funded Scholarship Application |
| March 15, 2026 | Special Interest Scholarship Applications Due for 2026-2027 Incoming Freshmen (Cyber Patriot, FIRST Robotics, ARC, and Vex) |
| April 30, 2026 | Spring End of Term/Last Day of Finals |
| April 1, 2026 | Summer A & C Billing Statement available on ERNIE (Campus Solutions > Finances > Statement of Account) |
| April 1, 2026 | Priority date to submit verification documents, Parent PLUS Loan applications, and Private Loan applications for Summer A & C |
| May 4, 2026 | Summer A & C Fee Payment Deadline |
| May 12, 2026 | Summer A & C Classes Begin |
| May 14, 2026 | Summer SAP Appeal Submission Deadline |
| May 14, 2026 | Summer A & C 100% Fee Refund Deadline |
| May 18, 2026 | Summer A & C Aid Sent to Student Financial Services for Payment |
| June 1, 2026 | Summer B Billing Statement available on ERNIE (Campus Solutions > Finances > Statement of Account) |
| June 1, 2026 | Priority date to submit verification documents, Parent PLUS Loan applications, and Private Loan applications for Summer B |
| June 22, 2026 | Summer A End of Term/Last Day of Finals |
| June 22, 2026 | Summer B Fee Payment Deadline |
| June 30, 2026 | Summer B Classes Begin |
| July 2, 2026 | Summer B 100% Fee Refund Deadline |
| July 7, 2026 | Summer B Aid Sent to Student Financial Services for Payment |
| July 15, 2026 | Deadline to apply for Summer Graduation on ERNIE (Campus Solutions > Academic Advising > Apply for Graduation) |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | Summer B & C End of Term/Last Day of Finals |
| July 1, 2026 | Fall Billing Statement available on ERNIE (Campus Solutions > Finances > Statement of Account) |
| July 1, 2026 | Priority date to submit verification documents, Parent PLUS Loan applications, and Private Loan applications for Fall |
| July 1, 2026 | Fall SAP Appeal Submission Deadline |
| Aug. 14, 2026 | Fall Fee Payment Deadline |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Fall Classes Begin |
| Aug. 28, 2026 | Fall 100% Fee Refund Deadline |
| Sept. 1, 2026 | Fall Aid Sent to Student Financial Services for Payment |
| Sept. 25, 2026 | Deadline to apply for Fall Graduation on ERNIE (Campus Solutions > Academic Advising > Apply for Graduation) |
| Oct. 1, 2026 | 2027-2028 FAFSA available |
| Nov. 1, 2026 | 2027-2028 ERAU Donor-Funded Scholarship Application available |
| Dec. 10, 2025 | Fall End of Term/Last Day of Finals |
Financial Aid for Uncertain Times
The University has a variety of options for trying to assist students who are experiencing short-term financial hardships or more permanent changes in their, or their families, financial situation. These options include potential scholarships, financial aid, emergency grants, loans, payment plans, etc. While we may not be able to address everyone’s needs all of the time, we certainly want to see you succeed and we would be happy to try and look for solutions that work for your particular need. Please contact us at prfinaid@erau.edu.
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