2026-2027 Deadlines
| Fall 2026 | Date |
| First day students NOT ENROLLED Summer 2026 can submit Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Fall 2026. | TBD |
| First disbursement of funds for students who were NOT ENROLLED in Summer 2026, and making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) | August 21, 2026 |
| Beginning of Fall 2026 Semester | August 24, 2026 |
| Deadline for Cal Grant Second Competitive Cycle (Community Colleges Only) (2026-2027 FAFSA and GPA Verification) |
September 2, 2026 |
| Last Day to Add Classes and Be Paid for them for Fall 2026 | September 17, 2026 by 1pm (PST) |
| Second Disbursement of Fall 2026 Funds at SBCC | September 25, 2026 |
| First Disbursement of Direct Loans to First Time Borrowers for Fall 2026 | October 2, 2026 |
| Second Disbursement of Fall Only Loans for Fall 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals due for Fall 2026 |
November 12, 2026 by 4pm |
| Last day to submit Fall only Federal Federal Direct Loans (December 2026 Graduates Only) |
December 11, 2026 |
| California College Promise Grant Appeal due for Fall 2026 | December 11, 2026 |
| End of Fall 2026 Semester | December 12, 2026 |
| Last Disbursment to students | December 18, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | Date |
| First day students NOT ENROLLED in Fall 2026 to submit Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Spring 2027. | TBD |
| First Disbursement of Spring 2027 Funds at SBCC | January 22, 2027 |
| Beginning of Spring 2027 Semester | January 25, 2027 |
| Last Day to Add Classes and Be Paid for Them for Spring 2027 | February 18, 2027 by 1pm (PST) |
| Second Disbursement of Spring 2027 Funds at SBCC | February 26, 2027 |
| Deadline for Cal Grant First Competitive Cycle (2027-2028 FAFSA and GPA Verification) | March 2, 2027 |
| First Disbursement of Direct Loans to First Time Borrowers for Spring 2027 | March 5, 2027 |
| Second Disbursement of Spring Only Loans for Spring 2027 | April 2, 2027 |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals due for Spring 2027 | April 30, 2027 by 1pm (PST) |
| Last day to apply for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Academic Year Federal Direct Loans for Students and Parent PLUS Loans, as well as Alternative Loans | May 21, 2027 |
| California College Promise Grant Appeal due for Spring 2027 | May 21, 2027 |
| Last day to submit verification documents for Spring 2027 | May 21, 2027 |
| End of Spring 2027 Semester | May 22, 2027 |