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:
| Term | Guarantee Date |
| Fall Semester 2013 | July 19, 2013 |
| Book Charge Dates |
| Summer Semester 2013 | May 10, 2013 - May 28, 2013 |
| Fall Semester 2013 |
Aug 9, 2013 - Aug 30, 2013 |
| Spring Semester 2014 | Dec 30, 2013 - Jan 17, 2014 |
| Summer Semester 2014 | May 9, 2014 - May 30, 2014 |
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.
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Englewood Learning Center FA Counseling |
| Huber Heights Learning Center FA Counseling Tuesdays, 5–6:30 p.m.; Call (937) 233-5550 to attend |
| Preble County Learning Center FA Counseling Tuesdays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Call (937) 456-5252 to attend |
2012–2013 Loan Counseling Sessions Offered at the Dayton Campus
If you want to know if you qualify for additional loan funds for 2012-2013, 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 | |
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2012-2013 & 2013-2014 FAFSA Workshop Dates
If you need help completing the 2012-2013 FAFSA for summer 2013 or the 2013-2014 FAFSA for fall 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 |
| May 8, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| May 13, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| May 23, 2013 | 5:00 p.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| June 6, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| June 12, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| June 17, 2013 | 5:00 p.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| June 28, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| July 9, 2013 | 3:00 p.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| July 18, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| July 29, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| August 5, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
| August 13, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. | Building 11, Room 11322 |
