2026/27 NSF Crossover Awarding
SF Learning Team - 2025
START
Index
05
01
Awarding Crossover Pell
Crossover Recap
02
06
Crossover Academic Years
Examples
07
03
Crossover One Pager
Packaging Statuses
04
08
2026-27 Crossover
Resources
Crossover Recap
What is Crossover?
Crossover is when the academic year dates cross through 2 award years.
- Crossover periods have an impact on what needs to be completed prior to packaging.
- Crossover may involve extra steps when handling a student file.
- Be thorough reviewing student files - ensure awards are accurate and all documents are complete.
7/1/2026
2/17/2026
6/1/2026
6/2/2026
9/15/2026
7/1/2025
6/30/2026
7/1/2026
Crossover Eligible AY
Award Years
Academic vs Award Year
Academic years are 30+ weeks long. Within the 30 weeks, there are two 15-week semesters.
Academic Year
Sem A
Sem B
12/9/2025
7/20/2026
4/6/2026
4/7/2026
Can receive 25/26 Pell Only
Can receive Pell out of 25/26 or 26/27
7/1/2026
Academic Year
July 1st to June 30th of the following year.
Award Year
*7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 is 2025-2026 FAFSA Award Year *7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 is 2026-2027 FAFSA Award Year
2026 Crossover Academic Years
These Academic Years begin in the 25/26 Award Year
These AY dates span both 25/26 & 26/27
These AY end dates are ALL in the 26/27 Award Year
These Academic Years begin in the 26/27 Award Year
These AY fall only in the 26/27 Award Year
Packaging Statuses
If a student is in a crossover eligible Academic Year, the Award Year 2 Packaging Status should be updated accordingly.
- The circumstance of each student will determine which of the statuses will be used.
A full detailed list of Packaging Statuses is available on the Hub!
Packaging Statuses
These statuses (199-208) will be used when a student is using aid from TWO award years.
A full detailed list of Packaging Statuses is available on the Hub!
Packaging Statuses
These statuses apply when a student graduates before the next award year and won’t need or qualify for crossover aid.
A full detailed list of Packaging Statuses is available on the Hub!
Packaging Statuses
These statuses apply when a student won’t use crossover aid this year but will need the next Award Year’s FAFSA for future T4 eligibility.
A full detailed list of Packaging Statuses is available on the Hub!
Packaging Statuses
Still a little unsure? No worries, a flow chart is available to help you understand which status to use based on your student's scenario!
Click Here
2.16.2026 & 3.2.2026 Starts
2026-27 Crossover
2026/27 FAFSA is not required for packaging.
- If a student needs crossover aid due to exhausted eligibility, a 26/27 FAFSA will be needed but does not have to be on file to package.
- Set Award Year 2 Packaging Status to 200 – Crossover FAFSA Needed when packaging.
We will begin importing 26/27 ISIR's ... Mid Feb?
If FAFSA is on file:
- 26/27 FPP site is live to check completed FAFSA's
- Award Year 2 Packaging Status only needs to be updated if the AY is crossover eligible
- Clear all conflicting info and submit ISIR corrections.
- Verification docs do not need approval before packaging.
- If all docs are on file, submit corrections, but ISIR is not required before packaging.
For Crossover aid with VLI:
- Advise students that credit balance may not occur until 2nd semester after 26/27 ISIR is on file and Pell is awarded.
- Use 26/27 estimated aid as placeholder for crossover Pell amount is based on 25/26 SAI & Pell eligibility.
26/27 FPP Site
2026-27 Crossover
Impacted Starts: 3.23.2026 and beyond
Students starting 3/23/26 and later:
- Must complete both 25/26 and 26/27 FAFSA until further notice.
- 2nd semester falls in 26/27, so Pell for that term comes from 26/27.
- Loans come from 25/26 since AY/Loan Period began in 25/26.
- Exception: BBAY1 students—second term loans from 26/27 only.
- Clear conflicting info and have a valid ISIR before packaging.
- Verification must be approved if selected.
We will begin importing 26/27 ISIR's ... Mid Feb?
- 26/27 FPP site is live to check completed FAFSA's
- Award Year 2 Packaging Status only needs to be updated if the AY is crossover eligible
26/27 FPP Site
Awarding Crossover Pell
26/27 Pell Amounts
Maximum and Minimum Pell Grant amounts will remain the same for the 26/27 Award Year!
Min Pell
Calculated Pell
Minimum Amount: $740
Maximum Pell minus SAI = Cal. Pell Eligibility
Max Pell
Maximum Amount: $7395
*Amounts may be subject to change
Year-Round Pell vs Crossover Aid
For teams it may affect: Re-Entry & CSF
As a reminder, enrollment status is no longer a requirement to award Year-Round Pell
Year-Round Pell is now awarded based on the student's enrollment intensity in the term
Example: A student who is enrolled for 4 credits would receive YRP based off the 33% enrollment intensity percentage
When to award 26/27 Estimated Aid?
Reminder
New Students:
Students starting before the 3/23/2026 start will likely not need 26/27 estimated aid at this time unless:
- They have used 100% or more of their 25/26 Pell at another institution or another enrollment at UMA
Example: Student is in an Open Loan Period with used eligibility or Re-enroll or Re-entry student who used 25/26 Pell in prior enrollments
Example: Crossover Aid
Poll
1st term falls in both 25/26 & 26/27 AwYr
25/26 Pell & Crossover 26/27 Pell:
1st term: 2603E - 3/23/26-7/5/26
2nd term: 2607E -7/6/26-10/18/26
2nd term falls in 26/27 AwYr ONLY
25/26 Pell Used Previously: $3,254.00
Important
The Awards: Crossover Aid
Program Cost: $13,362
25/26 Pell & Crossover 26/27 Pell:
1st term: 2603E - 3/23/26-7/5/26
2nd term: 2607E - 7/6/26-10/18/26
25/26 Pell Used Previously: $3,254.00
Example: Estimated Aid
Reminder
1st term falls ONLY in 25/26
25/26 Pell & Crossover 26/27 Pell:
1st term: 2602C - 2/16/26 - 5/31/26
2nd term: 2606C - 6/1/26 - 9/13/26
2nd term falls in both 25/26 & 26/27 AwYr
25/26 Pell Used Previously: $7395.00
Poll
The Awards: Estimated Aid
25/26 Pell & Crossover 26/27 Pell:
1st term: 2602C - 2/16/26 - 5/31/26
2nd term: 2606C - 6/1/26 - 9/13/26
25/26 Pell Used Previously: $7395.00
Crossover One Pager
Key Takeaways
The Academic Year and/or terms for the student MUST fall in two Award Years (25/26 & 26/27) and be eligible for Title IV aid to receive 26/27 estimated Pell.
All 25/26 Pell (150% - YRP) must be exhausted before you can add crossover aid.
26/27 Estimated Pell will be added using the "EstAid" placeholder and amounts based off Enrollment Status and 25/26 Pell Determination.
26/27 Estimated Aid can only be awarded in the crossover eligible term.
The disbursement date for the Estimated Aid for terms beginning in 25/26 Award Year but ending in 26/27 will be 7/1/2026.
Starting with the 3/23 start, BOTH 25/26 and 26/27 FAFSA's are required for students.
Resources
Crossover One-Pager
Crossover Packaging Flowchart
Packaging Status Guide
2026/27 FPP Page
VT & Taxes Handbook
2026 FSA Handbook
MS vs TFS Flowchart
SS Prompt Guide
2026/27 ISIR Code Workbook
Next Up:
Awarding Practice in Go1 Due..
Questions?
Reminder:
For the 25/26 Award Year if the student hasn't used 150% of their Pell Eligibility, we must exhaust the full 150% before moving on to awarding crossover aid.
Support Tip:
- The second term falls solely in 26/27 and can only be awarded out of that award year.
The student's 1st term falls in both Award Years making crossover eligible, however, since the student has not exhausted all the 25/26 aid (only 44.0027%), that must be used in the first term.
1st term: 2603E - 3/23/26-7/5/26
2nd term: 2607E -7/6/26-10/18/26
Reminder:
For the 25/26 Award Year if the student hasn't used 150% of their Pell Eligibility, we must exhaust the full 150% before moving on to awarding crossover aid.
2026/27 NSF Crossover Awarding
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2026/27 NSF Crossover Awarding
SF Learning Team - 2025
START
Index
05
01
Awarding Crossover Pell
Crossover Recap
02
06
Crossover Academic Years
Examples
07
03
Crossover One Pager
Packaging Statuses
04
08
2026-27 Crossover
Resources
Crossover Recap
What is Crossover?
Crossover is when the academic year dates cross through 2 award years.
7/1/2026
2/17/2026
6/1/2026
6/2/2026
9/15/2026
7/1/2025
6/30/2026
7/1/2026
Crossover Eligible AY
Award Years
Academic vs Award Year
Academic years are 30+ weeks long. Within the 30 weeks, there are two 15-week semesters.
Academic Year
Sem A
Sem B
12/9/2025
7/20/2026
4/6/2026
4/7/2026
Can receive 25/26 Pell Only
Can receive Pell out of 25/26 or 26/27
7/1/2026
Academic Year
July 1st to June 30th of the following year.
Award Year
*7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 is 2025-2026 FAFSA Award Year *7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 is 2026-2027 FAFSA Award Year
2026 Crossover Academic Years
These Academic Years begin in the 25/26 Award Year
These AY dates span both 25/26 & 26/27
These AY end dates are ALL in the 26/27 Award Year
These Academic Years begin in the 26/27 Award Year
These AY fall only in the 26/27 Award Year
Packaging Statuses
If a student is in a crossover eligible Academic Year, the Award Year 2 Packaging Status should be updated accordingly.
A full detailed list of Packaging Statuses is available on the Hub!
Packaging Statuses
These statuses (199-208) will be used when a student is using aid from TWO award years.
A full detailed list of Packaging Statuses is available on the Hub!
Packaging Statuses
These statuses apply when a student graduates before the next award year and won’t need or qualify for crossover aid.
A full detailed list of Packaging Statuses is available on the Hub!
Packaging Statuses
These statuses apply when a student won’t use crossover aid this year but will need the next Award Year’s FAFSA for future T4 eligibility.
A full detailed list of Packaging Statuses is available on the Hub!
Packaging Statuses
Still a little unsure? No worries, a flow chart is available to help you understand which status to use based on your student's scenario!
Click Here
2.16.2026 & 3.2.2026 Starts
2026-27 Crossover
2026/27 FAFSA is not required for packaging.
We will begin importing 26/27 ISIR's ... Mid Feb?
If FAFSA is on file:
For Crossover aid with VLI:
26/27 FPP Site
2026-27 Crossover
Impacted Starts: 3.23.2026 and beyond
Students starting 3/23/26 and later:
We will begin importing 26/27 ISIR's ... Mid Feb?
26/27 FPP Site
Awarding Crossover Pell
26/27 Pell Amounts
Maximum and Minimum Pell Grant amounts will remain the same for the 26/27 Award Year!
Min Pell
Calculated Pell
Minimum Amount: $740
Maximum Pell minus SAI = Cal. Pell Eligibility
Max Pell
Maximum Amount: $7395
*Amounts may be subject to change
Year-Round Pell vs Crossover Aid
For teams it may affect: Re-Entry & CSF
As a reminder, enrollment status is no longer a requirement to award Year-Round Pell
Year-Round Pell is now awarded based on the student's enrollment intensity in the term
Example: A student who is enrolled for 4 credits would receive YRP based off the 33% enrollment intensity percentage
When to award 26/27 Estimated Aid?
Reminder
New Students:
Students starting before the 3/23/2026 start will likely not need 26/27 estimated aid at this time unless:
Example: Student is in an Open Loan Period with used eligibility or Re-enroll or Re-entry student who used 25/26 Pell in prior enrollments
Example: Crossover Aid
Poll
1st term falls in both 25/26 & 26/27 AwYr
25/26 Pell & Crossover 26/27 Pell:
1st term: 2603E - 3/23/26-7/5/26
2nd term: 2607E -7/6/26-10/18/26
2nd term falls in 26/27 AwYr ONLY
25/26 Pell Used Previously: $3,254.00
Important
The Awards: Crossover Aid
Program Cost: $13,362
25/26 Pell & Crossover 26/27 Pell:
1st term: 2603E - 3/23/26-7/5/26
2nd term: 2607E - 7/6/26-10/18/26
25/26 Pell Used Previously: $3,254.00
Example: Estimated Aid
Reminder
1st term falls ONLY in 25/26
25/26 Pell & Crossover 26/27 Pell:
1st term: 2602C - 2/16/26 - 5/31/26
2nd term: 2606C - 6/1/26 - 9/13/26
2nd term falls in both 25/26 & 26/27 AwYr
25/26 Pell Used Previously: $7395.00
Poll
The Awards: Estimated Aid
25/26 Pell & Crossover 26/27 Pell:
1st term: 2602C - 2/16/26 - 5/31/26
2nd term: 2606C - 6/1/26 - 9/13/26
25/26 Pell Used Previously: $7395.00
Crossover One Pager
Key Takeaways
The Academic Year and/or terms for the student MUST fall in two Award Years (25/26 & 26/27) and be eligible for Title IV aid to receive 26/27 estimated Pell.
All 25/26 Pell (150% - YRP) must be exhausted before you can add crossover aid.
26/27 Estimated Pell will be added using the "EstAid" placeholder and amounts based off Enrollment Status and 25/26 Pell Determination.
26/27 Estimated Aid can only be awarded in the crossover eligible term.
The disbursement date for the Estimated Aid for terms beginning in 25/26 Award Year but ending in 26/27 will be 7/1/2026.
Starting with the 3/23 start, BOTH 25/26 and 26/27 FAFSA's are required for students.
Resources
Crossover One-Pager
Crossover Packaging Flowchart
Packaging Status Guide
2026/27 FPP Page
VT & Taxes Handbook
2026 FSA Handbook
MS vs TFS Flowchart
SS Prompt Guide
2026/27 ISIR Code Workbook
Next Up:
Awarding Practice in Go1 Due..
Questions?
Reminder:
For the 25/26 Award Year if the student hasn't used 150% of their Pell Eligibility, we must exhaust the full 150% before moving on to awarding crossover aid.
Support Tip:
The student's 1st term falls in both Award Years making crossover eligible, however, since the student has not exhausted all the 25/26 aid (only 44.0027%), that must be used in the first term.
1st term: 2603E - 3/23/26-7/5/26
2nd term: 2607E -7/6/26-10/18/26
Reminder:
For the 25/26 Award Year if the student hasn't used 150% of their Pell Eligibility, we must exhaust the full 150% before moving on to awarding crossover aid.