Priority dates are critical when applying for financial aid. Apply as early as possible.
May 1 is the annual priority processing date established by Sinclair. Apply by May 1 each year for the best chance of receiving a financial aid award for the next academic year.
After priority dates, there may be less aid available from state aid and scholarships. You may still submit an application, but you may be required to pay tuition and book fees yourself before receiving a reimbursement credit. See a financial aid representative for possible reimbursement for current or past quarters of federal Pell grants.
If you are having difficulty paying all of your tuition and fees by the due date, you should see the Bursar about the FACTS payment plan. This plan allows you to spread tuition over two or three payments. You can also visit www.facts.sinclair.edu to apply online.
Guarantee Processing Dates
In order to ensure that your financial aid is processed in time to pay for your classes, you should apply early and be sure your information is complete and accurate. Sinclair must receive your FAFSA information from the federal government and all paperwork needed to complete your file by the guarantee dates listed below:
| Quarter | Guarantee Date |
| Summer Term 2011 | May 2, 2011 |
| Fall Term 2011 | August 1, 2011 |
| Winter Term 2012 | November 15, 2011 |
| Spring Term 2012 | February 15, 2012 |
| 2011–2012 Book Charge Dates |
| Summer Term 2011 | June 6–22, 2011 |
| Fall Term 2011 | August 29–September 15, 2011 |
| Winter Term 2012 | December 30, 2011–January 17, 2012 |
| Spring Term 2012 | March 23–April 9, 2012 |
Financial Aid Counseling Sessions Offered at the Learning Centers
Attend a financial aid counseling session at the Sinclair learning centers for a complete review of the financial aid process.
|
Englewood Learning Center FA Counseling |
| Date | Location |
| Saturday, February 4, 2012 | Englewood Learning Center |
| Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | Englewood Learning Center |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Englewood Learning Center |
| Huber Heights Learning Center FA Counseling Tuesdays, 5–6:30 p.m.; Call (937) 233-5550 to attend |
| Date | Location |
| Tuesday, February 7, 2012 | Huber Heights Learning Center |
| Tuesday, February 14, 2012 | Huber Heights Learning Center |
| Tuesday, February 21, 2012 | Huber Heights Learning Center |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2012 | Huber Heights Learning Center |
| Preble County Learning Center FA Counseling Tuesdays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Call (937) 456-5252 to attend |
| Date | Location |
| Tuesday, February 7, 2012 | Preble County Learning Center |
| Tuesday, February 14, 2012 | Preble County Learning Center |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2012 | Preble County Learning Center |
2011–2012 Loan Counseling Sessions Offered at the Dayton Campus
If you want to know if you qualify for additional loan funds for 2011-2012, you must attend a loan counseling session offered at the Dayton campus. You must bring with you the personal identification number (PIN) that you used to sign your FAFSA application. If you don't remember your PIN, visit www.pin.ed.gov to request a duplicate number. Check the following schedule for upcoming loan counseling sessions. Scheduled session information is subject to change without notice.
| Dayton Campus Loan Counseling Sessions |
| Date | Start Time | Location |
| Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 | 3:00 p.m. | Room 11323 |
| Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. | Room 11323 |
| Wednesday, Feb. 01, 2012 | 5:00 p.m. | Room 11323 |
| Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 | 3:00 p.m. | Room 11323 |
| Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 | 2:00 p.m. | Room 11323 |
| Wednesday, March 14, 2012 | 2:00 p.m. | Room 11323 |
| Thursday, March 22, 2012 | 3:00 p.m. | Room 11323 |
2011-2012 and 2012-2013 FAFSA Workshop Dates
If you need help completing the 2011-2012 FAFSA for winter 2012, spring 2012 and summer 2012 or the 2012-2013 FAFSA for fall 2012, spring 2013 and summer 2013, please plan on attending one of our FAFSA workshops. View the FAFSA Workshop Information PDF for more information.
Workshops are currently scheduled at the Dayton campus for the following dates and times. Scheduled workshop information is subject to change without notice.
| Dayton Campus FAFSA Workshop Sessions |
| Date | Start Time | Location |
| Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. | Room 11323 |
| Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 | 5:30 p.m. | Room 11323 |
| Thursday, Feb. 02, 2012 | 2:30 p.m. | Room 11323 |
| Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 | 9:00 a.m. | Room 11323 |
| Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 | 2:30 p.m. | Room 11323 |
| Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. | Room 11323 |
| Wednesday, March 14, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. | Room 11323 |
