Colleges must extend deadlines for students whose financial aid is delayed
Starting in the 2027-28 academic year, Cal State, community colleges and state-aided private colleges must extend enrollment deadlines, and may extend payment deadlines, for students whose aid is late through no fault of their own. They can't block future enrollment, charge late fees or hold transcripts over it.
Who it affects
College students with delayed financial aid, and their colleges
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on July 1, 2027.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply: colleges must extend deadlines for students with delayed aid (the law says by the start of the 2027-28 academic year and sets no calendar day; California's academic year formally begins July 1)
Official text
California AB 2422: Student financial aid: delayed financial aid awards: extensions.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.