Processing times
Below are estimated ranges of standard processing times that specific departments make every effort to operate within. The times are subject to change throughout the academic year and increase during peak times, such as the beginning of a new school year. The purpose of posting these processing times is to provide students and staff a general idea of the turnaround time for various processes. These times begin once all required forms have been completed and eligibility requirements are met.
Admissions
| Status | Processing time (business days) |
|---|---|
| Completed application review |
1-3 |
Financial Aid
| Document | Processing time (business days) |
|---|---|
| Institutional aid applications (i.e., scholarships) | 5-7 |
| Receipt of 2022-23 FAFSA [1] | 3-5 |
| Receipt of 2023-24 FAFSA [1] | 3-5 |
| Documents (logged in My Documents) | 1-3 |
| Loan documents (logged in My Documents) | 1-2 |
| Self-Service MyAward loan modifications | 2-3 |
| Consortium agreements | 5-7 |
| Email inquiries | 2-4 |
| 2022-23 verification | 5-7 |
| 2022-23 Self-Service MyAward | 3-5 |
| 2022-23 loan requests | 5-7 |
| 2022-23 special file reviews (special consideration, dependency override, etc.) | 8-10 |
| 2023-24 verification | 10-12 |
| 2023-24 loan requests | 10-12 |
| 2023-24 Self-Service MyAward | 3-5 |
| 2023-24 special file reviews (special consideration, dependency override, etc.) | Spring 2023 |
Center for Student Success
| Document | Processing time (business days) |
|---|---|
| Email inquiries | 1-2 |
| DFS forms (Main Campus only) | 1-2 |
| Refund requests | 14 |
| Business Partnership or Academic Alliance Benefit Form |
2-4 |
| Military-Affiliated Benefit Request For Spouse Or Dependent Request | 3-5 |
| Military-Affiliated Benefit Installation Employee Request | -3-5 |
Office of the Registrar
| Document | Processing time (business days) |
|---|---|
| Change of name | 1 |
| Diplomas/degree posting | 20-30 |
| Diploma re-order | 5 |
| Online course withdrawal | 1 |
| Loan deferment forms | 1 |
| Transcript request | 1-2 |
| Enrollment verification forms |
1-2 |
| Change of degree program | 1-3 |
| Transcript evaluation (Official and Precursory) | 1-3 |
| Graduation Application | 15 |
Ousley Family Veterans Service Center
| Document | Processing time (business days) |
|---|---|
| Request of Certification (Required each term) | 2-5 |
Nationwide VA students should contact the VA certifying official at their location for current turnaround times. The Department of Veteran Affairs' time for processing VA benefit applications can vary greatly, from five to 30 business days.
1 Any FAFSAs that were submitted before April 30 will have an award letter by May 18. Incoming traditional campus students may be packaged in 3-5 business days. Notifications will be sent to students' CougarMail accounts.
Change of Location forms will now be completed through the student's local advisor. Please contact location for specific turnaround time.