When to apply for loans?

<p>I heard that the deadline for applying or accepting loans, such as Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, or Federal Perkins Loan, is May 1st. I am guessing thats not ture right? If that's not true, when is the exactly the date for applying those loans?
Are the Federal Pell Grant, Scholarship Recognition Award(i think thats the UCLA's money, not the scholarship), and cal grant auto accepted?
Cal grant mailed me a letter(Cal Grant Program Award Announcement) saying I qualify for both Cal Grant A and B, but they only give me B. But on epal, UCLA listed Cal Grant A as my gift aid. Should I contact Cal Grant to change B to A?
Thank you for helping, any info would be appreciated.
One more thing, I submitted SIR and SLR and Housing Application. I also mailed them the proof of SLR(I guess, dont know what's that called) I feel like I still have something left to do? XD Are those everything I should do before May 1st.? Sorry if I asked too much.... but thank you guys for your time. Thank you very much!</p>

<p>There’s no real deadline… just fill out the ePAL (and yes, everything needs to be explicitly accepted if you want it). Although, I’d probably get it in by late August so they can send you the paperwork for loans early enough for you to complete and submit so that the money will be ready when fees are due.</p>