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Senior / School

These are 2026-2027 dates for current seniors (Class of 2027), compiled from College Board, ACT, and Florida program sources. SAT and ACT registration deadlines fall roughly 3 to 5 weeks before each test. Always confirm the latest dates directly at collegeboard.org and act.org before you register.

Fall Semester

Aug 22, 2026

SAT (Digital) test dateRegister by Aug 7 &mdot; Late registration closes Aug 11
SAT
Late Aug 2026

Begin logging community service and work hours Track every session immediately and keep supervisor signatures. See our Community Service Form and Paid Work Log.
Bright Futures
Sep 1, 2026

SAT late registration closes for Sep 12 testDo not miss this if testing in September
SAT
Sep 12, 2026

SAT (Digital) test dateRegister by Aug 28
SAT
Sep 19, 2026

ACT national test dateCheck act.org for your registration deadline
ACT
Oct 1, 2026

FAFSA 2027-2028 opens The moment it opens, create your FSA ID and start. Aid is first-come, first-served. See FAFSA page.
FAFSA
Oct 3, 2026

SAT (Digital) test dateRegister by Sep 18 &mdot; Late closes Sep 22
SAT
Oct 2026

ACT national test date (October)Confirm exact date and registration deadline at act.org
ACT
Oct/Nov 2026

Order cap, gown, and regalia from Herff Jones Order early so your unit arrives on time. See Cap & Gown page.
Senior
Nov 7, 2026

SAT (Digital) test dateRegister by Oct 23 &mdot; Late closes Oct 27
SAT
Dec 5, 2026

SAT (Digital) test dateRegister by Nov 20 &mdot; Late closes Nov 24
SAT
Dec 2026

ACT national test date (December)Confirm exact date and registration deadline at act.org
ACT

Spring Semester

Early 2027

College acceptance letters arrive (rolling admissions) Compare financial aid award letters carefully before you commit
Senior
Feb 2027

ACT national test date (February)Confirm exact date and registration deadline at act.org
ACT
Mar 6, 2027

SAT (Digital) test dateRegister by Feb 19 &mdot; Late closes Feb 23
SAT
Apr 2027

ACT national test date (April)Confirm exact date and registration deadline at act.org
ACT
May 1, 2027

SAT (Digital) test dateRegister by Apr 16 &mdot; Late closes Apr 20
SAT
May 1, 2027

Common college decision deadline (many schools) Accept your offer and submit enrollment deposit by this date
Senior
~May 15, 2027

Florida FAFSA priority deadline (estimated) File by this date for the best shot at Florida state aid. Confirm the exact date at floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org. See FAFSA page.
FAFSA
May/Jun 2027

Graduation ceremony Confirm date, time, and venue with the school. Dress code: cap and gown required.
Senior
Jun 5, 2027

SAT (Digital) test dateRegister by May 21 &mdot; Late closes May 25
SAT
Jun 2027

ACT national test date (June)Confirm exact date and registration deadline at act.org
ACT
Jul 10, 2027

ACT national test date (July)Register at act.org. Note: no New York test centers for this date.
ACT

Summer After Graduation

~Aug 31, 2027

Bright Futures FFAA deadline (estimated for Class of 2027) Submit your Florida Financial Aid Application at floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org. Confirm the exact date early in your senior spring. See Bright Futures page.
Bright Futures
Jun 30, 2028

Federal FAFSA 2027-2028 deadlineLast day to submit for the 2027-28 award year
FAFSA

Set reminders now. Add the deadlines that apply to you to your phone calendar as soon as you know them. For SAT and ACT, set two reminders: one for the registration deadline and one for the test day itself.

College Board (SAT) ACT Test Dates Florida Financial Aid

Sources: College Board SAT test dates 2026-2027; ACT national test dates 2026-2027 (act.org); Florida Bright Futures FFAA deadline (historical pattern, confirm annually); FAFSA 2027-28 open date. Dates listed are confirmed or historical estimates; always verify at the official source before registering or applying.