2025-2026 Deadlines
| Fall 2025 | Date |
| First day students NOT enrolled Summer 2025 can submit Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Fall 2025. | August 4, 2025 |
| First disbursement of funds for students who were NOT enrolled in Summer 2025, and making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) | August 22, 2025 |
| Beginning of Fall 2025 Semester | August 25, 2025 |
| First disbursement of funds for students who were enrolled in Summer 2025, and making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) | August 29, 2025 |
| Deadline for Cal Grant Second Competitive Cycle (Community Colleges Only) (2025-2026 FAFSA and GPA Verification) |
September 2, 2025 |
| Last Day to Add Classes and Be Paid for them for Fall 2025 | September 18, 2025 by 1pm (PST) |
| Second Disbursement of Fall 2025 Funds at SBCC | September 26, 2025 |
| First Disbursement of Direct Loans to First Time Borrowers for Fall 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
| Second Disbursement of Fall Only Loans for Fall 2025 | October 24, 2025 |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals due for Fall 2025 |
November 12, 2025 by 6pm |
| Students who are not enrolled for Fall 2025 may begin submitting appeals for Spring 2026 |
December 1, 2025 |
| Last day to submit Fall only Federal Federal Direct Loans (December 2025 Graduates Only) |
December 12, 2025 |
| California College Promise Grant Appeal due for Fall 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| Last Financial Aid check run during the Fall semester | TBD |
| Last day to submit verification documents for Fall 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| End of Fall 2025 Semester | December 13, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | Date |
| SBCC Annual Scholarship Application OPENS for Upcoming 2026-2027 School Year |
TBD |
| First Disbursement of Spring 2026 Funds at SBCC | January 23, 2026 |
| Beginning of Spring 2026 Semester | January 26, 2026 |
| Last Day to Add Classes and Be Paid for Them for Spring 2026 | February 19, 2026 by 1pm (PST) |
| Second Disbursement of Spring 2026 Funds at SBCC | February 20, 2026 |
| First Disbursement of Direct Loans to First Time Borrowers for Spring 2026 | March 6, 2026 |
| Deadline for Cal Grant First Competitive Cycle (2026-2027 FAFSA and GPA Verification) | TBD |
| Deadline for SBCC Scholarships for Academic Year 2026-2027 | TBD |
| Second Disbursement of Spring Only Loans for Spring 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals due for Spring 2026 | May 1, 2026 by 1pm |
| Last day to apply for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Academic Year Federal Direct Loans for Students and Parent PLUS Loans, as well as Alternative Loans | May 22, 2026 |
| California College Promise Grant Appeal due for Spring 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Last day to submit verification documents for Spring 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| End of Spring 2026 Semester | May 23, 2026 |