FAFSA/CADA Priority Deadline
- What
- FAFSA/CADA Priority Deadline
- When
- 3/2/2027
State Priority Cutoff (March 2, 2027): This is the critical cutoff to qualify for the Cal Grant program if you plan to attend a four-year institution (UC, CSU, or private). If you miss this date, you lose access to state entitlement grants for the year.