| August 1 | Common Application available |
| September 15 | Eastern's online application available |
| October 1 | FAFSA available for following award year |
| February 1 | Deadline for Honors Program application |
| March 1 | Eastern's priority deadline for FAFSA (for priority consideration of federal grants and loans) |
| May 1 | National Decision Day for first-year admission and financial aid |
| July 31 | Fall semester bill payment due |