FADD (Financial Aid Determination Date) is the date we check your enrollment to decide your financial aid eligibility for the semester.
- Dropping classes before FADD may reduce your Pell Grant, BYU-Idaho scholarships, Idaho Opportunity Scholarships, and any Private Scholarships that are based on enrollment.
- Dropping classes at any time during the semester may greatly affect your Federal Student Loan eligibility for the next semester. Talk to financial aid before dropping classes!
Affected Financial Aid is finalized at 11:59 p.m. on FADD.
When is my FADD?
FADD is the 23rd day of the semester.
If your FAFSA is processed after the semester FADD, your Federal Financial Aid FADD may be different. Contact Financial Aid for details.
| Registered for Classes | Full Semester Only | First Block Only | Second Block Only | Full Semester and Second Block |
BYU-Idaho Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | June 22, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | October 6, 2026 | October 6, 2026 | November 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Winter 2027 | January 28, 2027 | January 28, 2027 | March 9, 2027 | January 28, 2027 | January 28, 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | May 11, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | June 18, 2027 | May 11, 2027 | May 11, 2027 |
Scholarships
- Dropping credits after FADD does not affect university scholarships
- Adding 2nd block classes after FADD will not increase your scholarship
Federal Aid
Federal financial aid is earned by participating throughout the semester. Dropping classes or stopping participation at any point in the semester may:
- Change your federal financial aid (Pell Grants and Direct Loans)
- Reduce loan amounts for future semesters
- Create an aid return and a balance on your student account
- Affect future eligibility under Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Because every situation is different, contact Financial Aid before making schedule changes.
For more information about dropping classes and federal financial aid returns, see the University Catalog.