2023-24 CALENDAR AND DEADLINES

Following are the important dates and deadlines for the 2023-24 academic year. While we will send reminders via email and text about deadlines, it is ultimately your responsibility to turn the required documents in on time. If you have special circumstances or you are not following a traditional academic year, please make sure to let us know. 

May 15, 2023
Scholarship Award Letters will be sent via email by May 15, 2023

Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11:00am or Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00pm
New scholarship recipients must attend an orientation session on one of these two dates.

July 1 – September 1, 2023
Timeframe to submit fall schedule and fall semester disbursement forms. Each educational institution operates on its own calendar, so it is your responsibility to ensure that your disbursement is submitted in time for payment to reach your financial aid office.

*Please note you must allow 10 business days for your check to be processed by The Next Step and your educational institution. 

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Annual Scholarship Celebration
Sheraton Westport Chalet

Save the Date! We ask that all scholarship recipients volunteer for this event, but more importantly, we want you to be there so we can celebrate your achievements! More information will come later in the summer.

November 1, 2023 – January 31, 2024
Timeframe to submit fall grades, spring schedule, and spring disbursement forms. Each educational institution operates on its own calendar, so it is your responsibility to ensure that your disbursement is submitted in time for payment to reach your financial aid office.

*Please note you must allow 10 business days for your check to be processed by The Next Step and your educational institution. 

April 1, 2024
Deadline to submit a scholarship application for 2024/25. Current recipients must reapply each year.

April 1 – May 30, 2024
Timeframe to submit spring semester grades, summer semester schedule, and summer disbursement form.