January

• Students may begin to file FAFSA & CSS/PROFILE® for 2011-2012

April

• 15th – Priority Deadline to file FAFSA & CSS/PROFILE®

• Begin checking SMU email & Checking your Financial Aid status via Pony Tracks. Pony Tracks is located under Finances in your Student Center on Access.SMU

June

• 1^st – Returning Students (who met the priority filing deadline) will begin receiving their Email Award Notifications

• Complete loan processing for Federal Direct Loans, Direct PLUS (parent), and alternative loans. For more information go to http://smu.edu/Financial_Aid/Loans.asp

• Enroll in the Tuition Pay Plan at www.TuitionPay.com or 800-635-0120

July

• Set-up parent as “Other Payer” on My SF eSpace

• Finalize payment arrangements

• Complete any incomplete items on Step 2 "My to Do List" on Pony Tracks on Access.SMU.

• Begin looking for on-campus employment online at http://www.smu.edu/financial_aid/StEmploy.asp

August

• 1^st week of August - Fall payment due date

• 22^nd - First day of classes

• 26^th - Last day to enroll, add, or drop

• Remember All SMU Scholarships and Need Based Aid require full time enrollment of at least 12 hours.

October

• Check Access.SMU for holds

November

• Pre-registration begins for Spring

• Pre-registration ends for Spring

December

• Mid-December - Spring payment due date