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Test and aid calendar

Every date here was read from the official page on Nov 10, 2026. Testing agencies change dates. Confirm on the official page before you register.

SAT

National weekend test dates. Registration deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. Register on College Board's site.

WhatDateRegister byLate deadlineSource
SAT, December 5, 2026Dec 5, 2026Nov 20, 2026Nov 24, 2026Official page
SAT, March 6, 2027Mar 6, 2027Feb 19, 2027Feb 23, 2027Official page
SAT, May 1, 2027May 1, 2027Apr 16, 2027Apr 20, 2027Official page
SAT, June 5, 2027Jun 5, 2027May 21, 2027May 25, 2027Official page

ACT

National test dates. Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. Central time. A late fee applies after the regular deadline.

WhatDateRegister byLate deadlineSource
ACT, December 12, 2026Dec 12, 2026Nov 9, 2026Nov 29, 2026Official page
ACT, February 27, 2027Feb 27, 2027Jan 22, 2027Feb 9, 2027Official page
ACT, April 10, 2027Apr 10, 2027Mar 5, 2027Mar 23, 2027Official page
ACT, June 12, 2027Jun 12, 2027May 7, 2027May 25, 2027Official page
ACT, July 10, 2027Jul 10, 2027Jun 4, 2027Jun 22, 2027Official page

PSAT

Schools choose the test day inside the window and handle registration. Ask the counselor for your school's date. The PSAT/NMSQT for juniors is given in the fall.

WhatDateSource
PSAT 10, spring 2027 windowMar 1, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027Official page
PSAT 8/9, spring 2027 windowMar 1, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027Official page

AP exams

Exams are given in schools over two weeks. The school's AP coordinator sets the time and place.

WhatDateSource
AP exams, May 2027May 3, 2027 to May 14, 2027Official page

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Colleges and states set their own, earlier deadlines. File as early as you can.

WhatDateSource
2027-28 FAFSA, for students starting college in fall 2027Open nowOfficial page
Texas priority deadline for the 2027-28 FAFSAJan 15, 2027Official page
Federal deadline for the 2026-27 FAFSAJun 30, 2027Official page

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