Federal Pell Grant Freeze and Recalculation Dates
Your Federal Pell Grant is based on the number of financial aid eligible units you are enrolled in as of the Pell Recalculation Freeze Date for each term.
On the Pell Recalculation Freeze Date, the Financial Aid Department “freezes” your enrollment for Federal Pell Grant purposes. This means your final Pell Grant amount for the term is generally based on the number of eligible units you are enrolled in on that date.
For more information, please review: Pell Recalculation Freeze Date Policy
The dates listed below are also the last day to add or change your declared major or certificate. Your declared program may affect which courses are eligible for financial aid.
For more information, please review: How Your Declared Major or Certificate Affects Financial Aid
Fall 2025 - Summer 2026
Fall 2025: October 13, 2025
Winter 2026: January 09, 2026
Spring 2026: March 19, 2026
Summer 2025: June 25, 2026
Fall 2026 - Summer 2027
Fall 2026: September 18, 2026
Winter 2027: January 08, 2027
Spring 2027: March 12, 2027
Summer 2027: June 24, 2027
Cal Grant Deadline
California’s financial aid priority deadline for the 2026-27 academic year is March 2, 2026*.
Students attending California Community Colleges for the 2026-27 academic year should apply by March 2, 2026, and no later than September 2, 2026.
Financial Aid Application Deadline
To apply, you need to complete either the FAFSA application at studentaid.gov or the California Dream Act application at dream.csac.ca.gov. Be sure to include Citrus College's school code (001166), so Citrus College can receive your application.
Cal Grant GPA Verification
If you are currently attending Citrus College, the Financial Aid Department will submit your GPA electronically if you have the following:
- You have at least 16 cumulative degree applicable or transfer units completed and posted on your Citrus College academic transcript. "In progress" courses do not count.
- You have provided your high school graduation date and your Social Security number (SSN) to the admissions and records program. Please note that AB 540 students must complete a California Dream Act application and are not required to have a Social Security number (SSN).
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Submission Deadline
You must submit a completed SAP appeal with all required documents 10 days prior to the last date of the term in which you wish to be considered for financial aid eligibility. SAP appeals submitted less than 10 days prior to the end of the term may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.
Verification Deadlines
Please note the following important deadlines for verification, depending on the scenarios below:
- Withdrawal Date: In order to complete the verification process, you must submit all the required documentation and forms before you withdraw from your last enrolled term or before the day you withdraw from all courses for a term. This deadline ensures that your financial aid eligibility can be accurately determined before your withdrawal.
- Summer 2026 Enrollment: If you are enrolled in courses for the summer 2026 term, the verification deadline is July 31 of the current financial aid award year. It is crucial to submit all the necessary documents and forms by this date to ensure that your financial aid for the summer term can be properly processed and disbursed.
For Federal Pell Grant eligibility, you may have 120 days to submit your verification documents after you withdraw, or July 31. Whichever comes first. Contact the financial aid department for more details.
We strongly recommend submitting your verification materials well in advance of these deadlines to allow sufficient time for review and processing. Failure to meet these deadlines may result in delays or even ineligibility for financial aid benefits. If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding the verification process, please don't hesitate to reach out and ask questions.
Other Deadlines
Visit the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) for deadlines to apply for CCPG.
Visit Apply for Financial Aid at Citrus College to view the deadlines for submitting a financial aid application.