Financial Aid Checks will be mailed to the address on file or available via Direct Deposit (if you have signed up for this service) on the published financial aid disbursement date each semester. If you are receiving a Financial Aid Refund and would like to sign up for Direct Deposit, please make sure to complete this process in your Patriot Port Account. Direct Deposits should be in your account on the date of the Financial Aid Disbursement. Please remember to update your address or sign up at least two weeks before the published financial aid disbursements. Please check your Patriot Port Account for Deadlines to sign up for or change your Direct Deposit information. If you have any questions about how to sign-up for Direct Deposit please contact the Business Office by phone 828-395-1298, e-mail businessoffice@isothermal.edu, or stop by in-person.
To review your address on file:
If the address is incorrect, send an email from your Isothermal email account to admissions@isothermal.edu to have it updated.
| Fall 20205 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|
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9/25/25 Term 1 |
2/20/2026 Term 1 |
6/25/2026 |
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11/20/25 Term 2 |
4/20/2026 Term 2 |
*Tuition and fees for all courses (Term, 1, Term 2, and Full Term) are deducted from your total anticipated aid at the beginning of the semester. This could mean that your refund will be available on the financial aid distribution day after you have started your Term 2 classes. Once your attendance is verified for each term, refund checks are calculated and disbursed in accordance with the disbursement dates above. Additional funds may be available if the late start course(s) increase your aid eligibility. Please review pages 12-13 of the Be Great in 8 booklet for common financial aid scenarios.
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Term 2 (8 Weeks)
September 22 - October 21
Payment is due by noon, October 21 for the Term 2 registration.
Reminder: Offices close at noon on Fridays.
October 27 – December 18
Payment is due by the end of the day on December 18
Spring Final Registration:
January 2 – January 9, 2026
Payment is due by noon, January 9 for the final registration period
In order for aid to be available for a particular semester, the student's financial aid file and admissions file must be complete by the specific dates outlined above. It is the student's responsibility to ensure their file is complete by following the steps outlined below to secure financial aid at the time of registration.
Please note: Steps may take 2 - 4 weeks to complete. Please plan accordingly.
Students who complete a financial aid file after the payment date may experience delays receiving aid and should be prepared to pay for tuition out-of-pocket. Qualifying students may receive a reimbursement at a later date.
| Deadline type | Date |
|---|---|
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FAFSA complete date/Payment Date |
Early registration: August 4, 2025; Final registration: August 22, 2025 |
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Fall registration dates |
June 25-August 4, 2025; Final registration August 22, 2025 |
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Financial Aid Bookstore charge dates |
August 19-September 5, 2025 |
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Fall classes begin |
August 25, 2025 |
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Financial Aid Census Date (Full Term) |
September 4, 2025 |
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Financial Aid Disbursement Date |
September 25, 2025 |
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60% date (for R2T4)* |
October 31, 2025 |
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Deadline for submission of appeals for SAP/MTF |
September 4, 2025 |
| Deadline type | Date |
|---|---|
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FAFSA complete date/Payment Date |
Early registration: December 18, 2025; Final registration: January 9, 2026 |
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Spring registration dates |
October 27-December 18, 2025; Final registration January 2-9, 2026 |
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Financial Aid Bookstore charge dates |
January 6-28, 2026 |
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Spring classes begin |
January 12, 2026 |
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Financial Aid Census Date (Full Term) |
January 21, 2026 |
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Initial Financial Aid Disbursement Date |
February 20, 2026 |
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60% date (for R2T4)* |
March 24, 2026 (full-term classes) |
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Deadline for submission of appeals for SAP/MTF |
January 21, 2026 |
| Deadline type | Date |
|---|---|
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FAFSA complete date/Payment Date |
Early registration: May 1, 2026; Final registration: May 22, 2026 |
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Summer registration dates |
March 30-May 1, 2026; Final registration May 18-22, 2026 |
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Financial Aid Bookstore charge dates |
May 18-June 5, 2026 |
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Summer classes begin |
May 26, 2026 |
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Financial Aid Census Date (Full Term) |
June 1, 2026 |
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Initial Financial Aid Disbursement Date |
June 25, 2026 |
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60% date (for R2T4)* |
July 1, 2026 |
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Deadline for submission of appeals for SAP/MTF |
June 1, 2026 |
*Please note if you are enrolled in only short term classes, R2T4 60% date could vary. If a student officially withdraws from all full-term classes prior to the 60% point of the semester or receives failing grades, the student will be required by federal regulations to repay any unearned portion of his/her financial aid. For more detailed information pertaining to R2T4 guidelines, please refer to the Return To Title IV Procedures web page