Financial Aid Events, Dates, and Deadlines
Take advantage of the many options to learn about Financial Aid.
Harford's Financial Aid Team provides workshops, info sessions, and other reminders and events to help you navigate the financial aid process and get the maximum aid you are entitled to. Check back often for the most up-to-date information.
AUGUST
Fall Tuition Due: Check your bill and pay any balance not covered by financial aid or set up a payment plan.
Navigating Your Financial Aid Offer: One-on-one online sessions tailored to help you understand your Financial Aid Award.
SEPTEMBER
Prepare for the FAFSA®: It’s easier to complete the FAFSA® form if you gather what you need ahead of time.
OCTOBER
Apply to Harford: If you haven't already applied to the College, now is the time. Financial aid cannot be awarded unless you apply. APPLY
FAFSA® Opens: Completing the FAFSA® is the first step to obtaining financial aid. Make sure to include Harford’s school code: 002075. Opens WED, OCT 1 | FAFSA® Form
Scholarship Applications Open:
O'Connell Scholarship Application | WED, OCT 1
Harford Spring Scholarships | WED, OCT 15 | APPLY
Harford County College & Career Fair
WED, OCT 8 | 4–7 PM | APGFCU Arena | LEARN MORE
High School Financial Aid Nights | 6–8 PM
Attend any session to learn about FAFSA®, types of aid, how to apply, deadlines, updates,
and tips for keeping aid. Open to all—whether you're attending Harford or another
college.
TUE, OCT 14 at Bel Air HS | RSVP
WED, OCT 22 at Fallston HS | RSVP
THU, OCT 23 at Edgewood HS | RSVP
WED, OCT 29 at Havre de Grace HS | RSVP
Half-Day App Day NEW DATE and LOCATION!
Harford's admissions team invites you to visit the College, apply, and get accepted
all in one day!
OCT 16 | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM PM | Darlington Hall RM 210
NOVEMBER
High School Financial Aid Nights (See description above.)
MON, NOV 3 at North Harford HS | RSVP
TUE, NOV 11 at The John Carroll School | RSVP
FAFSA® Completion Assistance: Let Harford's Financial Aid team guide you thorough the process of applying for financial
aid. Bring (for both student and parents): FSA ID, Social Security numbers, prior year tax returns, child support records, bank balances,
and investment-business-farm values.
SAT, NOV 8 | 9 AM–1 PM | RSVP
Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship Event: Over six years, Harford has awarded $2M in free aid to credit and noncredit students
through this popular scholarship. Learn more about eligibility and the application
process.
WED, NOV 19 | 6–8 pm | RSVP
DECEMBER
Scholarship Application Closes | TUE, DEC 30
Don't forget! Apply for Spring Scholarships
JANUARY
Spring Tuition Due. Check your bill and pay any balance not covered by financial aid or set up a payment plan.
FEBRUARY
College Promise Scholarship Info Session. (See NOV description.)
Date TBA
FAFSA® Completion Assistance (See NOV description.)
FEB 21 | RSVP
MARCH
Priority Filing Date for Maryland Financial Aid | MAR 1
A completed FAFSA® must be submitted by this date to be considered for most Maryland
State financial aid programs (excluding the College Promise Scholarship).
Fall Scholarship Application Opens | March 15
Explore Scholarships | APPLY
APRIL
Navigating Your Financial Aid Offer (See prior description.)
Date TBA
FAFSA® Completion Assistance (See prior description.)
Date TBA
MAY
Check your Financial Aid Application Status: The Financial Aid Office may request additional documents via your Harford OwlMail. To avoid delays:
- Confirm your FAFSA® has been processed.
- Check your status on OwlNet.
FAFSA® Completion Assistance (See prior description.)
Date TBD
Navigating Your Financial Aid Offer (See description above.)
Date TBD
JUNE
Navigating Your Financial Aid Offer (See description above.)
Date TBD
JULY
Navigating Your Financial Aid Offer (See description above.)
Date TBD