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applying for financial aid: |
- Student (and family)
completes the FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid)
online.
- It's important to
file early as some sources have limited funds. Apply after January 1 for the academic year beginning
the following September. If possible, complete your
federal tax return prior to submitting FAFSA.
- Applicants who have submitted
all necessary forms by April 15 will be given funding
priority.
- The code for
UW-Washington County is 003897.
- You will need to apply for a pin number to sign your
FAFSA electronically.
- Student receives
Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail, approximately
2-4 weeks later. The SAR is a summary of the information
provided on the FAFSA. Student reviews information for
accuracy and verifies that the college is listed
correctly.
- After the campus
receives an electronic version of the
Student Aid Report (SAR), it computes the student's cost
to attend, minus EFC (expected family contribution),
determining the student's financial need. The campus
then mails the student an award letter, offering grants,
loans, and/or work-study to meet the calculated need.
- Student receives
award letter. Student reviews information for accuracy,
accepts or declines the aid, and submits a signed copy
of the financial award to the Financial Aid office.
The signed copy must be submitted in order to receive
any grants, loans or student work opportunities.
- Tuition is due on the
first day of classes. If you submitted a signed
award letter at least two weeks prior to the start of
classes, pending financial aid should appear in your
PRISM account. If not, contact Student Services
(262-335-5201).
- Financial aid is
then electronically credited to the student's
account, based on the number of credits the student
is carrying at the end of the sixth day of classes.
- After tuition is
paid, any remaining funds are issued as a change
check, made payable to the student and mailed to
their PRISM home address.
- Any balance due must
be paid by the tuition deadline.
- You must reapply for financial aid each
year.
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To
be eligible for financial aid, you must meet the following
criteria:
- Be a United
States citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
(International students are not eligible for aid.)
- Carry at least
six credits per semester.
Exceptions may be made to the six-credit rule for PELL Grant
funding.
- Demonstrate
financial need for most types of aid. There are some exceptions
to this rule.
More details.
- Not have
defaulted on any educational loan or owe a repayment on any
previous federal grant provided by any post secondary
institution.
- Maintain
satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the UW Colleges
catalog.
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Financial Aid Night
Presentations:
UW-WC advisors present information on financial aid at area
high schools each year. Community residents are welcome to attend any of these
presentations. They provide a good source of current and important
information for college bound students and their parents. Admission is free and
no reservations are necessary.
For a schedule of presentations at local high schools,
phone Student Services (262-335-5201).
Links:
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Registration