Deadlines
For more dates please consult GGC's academic calendar.
Application and Document Deadlines
2026 Priority Deadlines
Spring Semester – Nov. 1
Summer Semester – April 1
Fall Semester – May 1
Deadlines falling on the weekend will be the next business day.
Application and document deadlines may be extended by the vice president of Enrollment Management Services in consultation with others, if conditions warrant. The Admissions office will communicate date changes to prospective students via the GGC website and other communications.
Apply for Financial Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through StudentAid.gov as soon as you are admitted. GGC School Code: 041429.
FAFSA Priority Filing Deadlines
Fall Semester – June 1
Spring Semester – Nov. 1
Summer Semester – March 1
Financial Aid Priority Document Submission Deadlines
Deadline Requirements
Completed FAFSA application AND verification, and submission of all requested documents
Fall Semester – July 6
Spring Semester – Dec. 15
Summer Semester – Apr. 15
Tuition and Fees Payment Deadlines
Summer 2025, Session B (only)
June 12, 2025
4 p.m. if paying by mail or in person
Midnight if paying online
Fall 2025
July 28, 2025
4 p.m. if paying by mail or in person
Midnight if paying online
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