Academic and Enrollment Dates

Oct 13

Winter 2026 Schedule available in HFC Self Service

Winter 2026 Semester

Search for Sections in HFC Self Service

Oct 27

Winter 2026 priority registration starts Oct. 27 if you have HFC credits

Winter 2026 Semester

See priority registration for more information.

Follow this link to register.

Oct 27

EZ Pay Installment Plan Opens

Winter 2026 Semester
Oct 30

Open Registration Begins for Winter 2026

Winter 2026 Semester

Register at HFC Self Service. See priority registration for more information.

Oct 31

Financial Aid Priority Date for the FAFSA

Winter 2026 Semester

Submit your FAFSA and any required documentation by the priority date so you will not lose your classes during de-registration.

Late submissions will delay your financial aid processing. You may need to pay in full or sign up for EZ-Pay while your documents are reviewed.

Nov 21

Financial Aid Priority Date for Required Documents

Winter 2026 Semester

Submit your FAFSA and any required documentation by the priority date so you will not lose your classes during de-registration.

Late submissions will delay your financial aid processing. You may need to pay in full or sign up for EZ-Pay while your documents are reviewed.

Jan 5 2026

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Jan 8 2026

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Jan 12 2026

Winter classes start!

Winter 2026 Semester

Classes begin for the winter 15-week term and first 8-week term.

Jan 13 2026

Last day to register or change your schedule for 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

This is the LAST day to add or register for 1st 8-week classes. No late registration or re-registrations will be accepted after this date. There will be no late enrollment in developmental classes following the first class meeting.

Jan 18 2026

Last day to register or change your schedule for 15-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

This is the LAST day to add or register for 15-week classes. No late registration or re-registrations will be accepted after this date. There will be no late enrollment in developmental classes following the first class meeting.

Jan 18 2026

Last day for refund (for dropped classes)

Winter 2026 Semester

No refund for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes after this date.

Jan 18 2026

Last day to drop a class without a W notation on your transcript

Winter 2026 Semester

This is the last day to drop a class without a "W" notation on your transcript for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes.

Jan 19 2026

First day of withdrawal

Winter 2026 Semester

Withdrawal status “W” will appear on transcript for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes.

Jan 19 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - College closed

Winter 2026 Semester

Martin Luther King Jr. Service Observance Day

Jan 20 2026

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Jan 26 2026

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Jan 27 2026

Financial Aid Census Date

Winter 2026 Semester

Students adding classes after this date should check with Enrollment Services staff or the Office of Financial Aid to determine impact on financial aid eligibility.

Jan 28 2026

Financial Aid funds applied to student accounts for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Financial aid funds will not appear on student accounts prior to this date (funds for late-starting classes applied later). Refunds will be available according to the refund schedule.

Be sure to set up your refund preference by visiting BankMobile Disbursements.

Jan 29 2026

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Feb 2 2026

Winter 12-Week Classes Begin

Winter 2026 Semester

Start of Winter 12-week semester

Feb 5 2026

Financial Aid refund checks available for 15-week and 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Financial Aid refunds related to 15-week and 1st 8-week classes will be issued according to the refund schedule. Refunds related to late-starting classes will be issued later.

Refund amount will not include any loan funds that are subject to the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay. Students in 15-week and 1st 8-week classes that have the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay will be refunded loan funds for which they are eligible on after the delay. View the refund schedule for more information.

Be sure to set up your refund preference by visiting BankMobile Disbursements.

Feb 8 2026

Late Registration/Schedule Adjustments for 12-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

This is the LAST day to add or register for 12-week classes. No late registration or re-registrations will be accepted after this date. There will be no late enrollment in developmental classes following the first class meeting.

Feb 8 2026

Last day for refund (for dropped classes) for 12-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

No refund for Winter 12-week classes after this date.

Feb 8 2026

Last day to drop without a "W" for 12-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

No notation on transcript for 12-week classes.

Feb 9 2026

First day of withdrawal

Winter 2026 Semester

Withdrawal status “W” will appear on the transcript for 12-week classes.

Feb 9 2026

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 12-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Feb 11 2026

Financial Aid funds applied to student account for 12-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

View the refund schedule for more information.

Feb 14 2026

Last day to enroll in EZ Pay Installment Plan

Winter 2026 Semester
Feb 14 2026

Last day to withdraw for 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

HFC Self-Service

Feb 15 2026

Last day to apply for Winter 2026 Graduation

Winter 2026 Semester

Apply online at HFC Self-Service

For those HFC students who will complete their program requirements at the end of the Winter and Summer semesters wanting to attend the Commencement Ceremony

Feb 19 2026

Financial Aid refund checks available for 12-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Financial Aid refunds related to 12-week classes will be issued according to the refund schedule. Refunds related to late-starting classes will be issued later.

Refund amount will not include any loan funds that are subject to the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay. Students in 12-week classes that have the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay will be refunded loan funds for which they are eligible on the date listed in the refund schedule.

Be sure to set up your refund preference by visiting BankMobile Disbursements.

Feb 19 2026

Refunds for 15-week and 1st 8-week students with the 30-Day First Time Borrower Delay

Winter 2026 Semester

Refunds for 15-week and 1st 8-week students subject to the 30-day, First Time Borrower Delay will be issued according to the refund schedule, unless the student is enrolled in 12-week classes.

Students subject to the 30-day delay that are enrolled in 12-week classes will receive their refund according to the refund schedule

Be sure to set up your refund preference by visiting BankMobile Disbursements.

Mar 5 2026

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Mar 5 2026

Refunds for 12-week students with the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay

Winter 2026 Semester

Refunds for 12-week students subject to the 30-day, First Time Borrower Delay will be issued according to the refund schedule, unless the student is enrolled in 2nd 8-week classes.

Students subject to the 30-day delay that are enrolled in 2nd 8-week classes will receive their refund on the date listed in the refund schedule.

Be sure to set up your refund preference by visiting BankMobile Disbursements.

Mar 8 2026
to
Mar 15 2026

HFC Spring Break; no classes (College closed March 14)

Winter 2026 Semester
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No classes will be held this week. Students and faculty have the week off.

Staff and administrators follow the Spring Break dates in the Paid Time Off and Holidays list. This year, the paid day off is Friday, March 14.

Mar 8 2026
to
Mar 9 2026

1st 8-week classes end

Winter 2026 Semester
-

Winter 1st 8-week semester ends

Mar 9 2026

Grades available to students

Winter 2026 Semester

Final grades for 1st 8-week classes available for students after 11 p.m.

Mar 9 2026

Grades due for 1st 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Final grade entry due from faculty by 6:00 p.m. for 1st 8-week classes.

Mar 10 2026

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Mar 16 2026

Classes Resume after Spring Break

Winter 2026 Semester

College reopens

Mar 16 2026

Winter 2nd 8-Week Classes Begin

Winter 2026 Semester

Start of 2nd 8-week semester

Mar 17 2026

Late Registration/Schedule Adjustments for Winter 2026 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

This is the LAST day to add or register for 2nd 8-week classes. No late registration or re-registrations will be accepted after this date. There will be no late enrollment in developmental classes following the first class meeting.

Mar 19 2026

Second loan disbursement refund for 15-week, 1st 8-week, and 12-week students with a Winter-only loan.

Winter 2026 Semester

Refunds for 15-week, 1st 8-week, and 12-week students with a Winter-only loan will be issued according to the refund schedule.

Be sure to set up your refund preference by visiting BankMobile Disbursements.

Mar 22 2026

Last day for refund (for dropped classes) for 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

No refund for 2nd 8-week classes after this date

Mar 22 2026

Last day to drop without a "W" for 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

No notation on transcript for 2nd 8-week classes

Mar 23 2026

Payment due for students with an outstanding balance for 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Any outstanding balances must be paid off by 11:59 p.m. on the due date unless you are already enrolled in EZ-Pay OR your FAFSA and supporting documentation was submitted by the priority deadline.

If you need sponsorship vouchers or authorization letters, they must be submitted to the Cashier's Office to avoid de-registration.

Mar 23 2026

First day of withdrawal 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Withdrawal status “W” will appear on transcript for 2nd 8-week classes.

Mar 27 2026

Last day to withdraw for 15-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

HFC Self-Service

Apr 1 2026

Last day to accept Winter 2026 loan

Winter 2026 Semester

Students awarded loan funds for Winter 2026 must accept their loan and have completed the required Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Counseling by this date if they wish to utilize their loan award.

Apr 2 2026

Financial Aid refund checks available for 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

Financial Aid refunds related to 2nd 8-week classes will be issued according to the refund schedule.

Refund amount will not include any loan funds that are subject to the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay. Students in 2nd 8-week classes that have the 30-Day, First-Time Borrower Delay will be refunded loan funds for which they are eligible on on the date listed in the refund schedule.

Be sure to set up your refund preference by visiting BankMobile Disbursements.

Apr 4 2026

Last day to withdraw for 12-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

HFC Self-Service

Apr 16 2026

Refunds for 2nd 8-week students with the 30-day First Time Borrower Delay

Winter 2026 Semester

Financial Aid refunds for to 2nd 8-week students subject to the 30-day, First Time Borrower delay will be issued according to the refund schedule.

Be sure to set up your refund preference by visiting BankMobile Disbursements.

Apr 18 2026

Last day to withdraw for 2nd 8-week classes

Winter 2026 Semester

HFC Self-Service

May 9 2026

Commencement Ceremonies 2025

Winter 2026 Semester
May 9 2026

Henry Ford College Commencement

Winter 2026 Semester

Visit the official Commencement website for complete information.

If you need assistance regarding commencement, please email commencement@hfcc.edu.

May 10 2026

Last day of Winter 2026 semester

Winter 2026 Semester

15-week, 12-week, and 2nd 8-week semesters end

May 11 2026

Winter Grades Available to Students

Winter 2026 Semester

Grades available after 11:00 p.m.

May 11 2026

Winter Grades Due

Winter 2026 Semester

Final grade entry due from faculty by 6:00 p.m.