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At Western Washington University, we strive to support our students with financial assistance through grants, scholarships, Work Study, and loan programs.
We are available by phone, in person or email to assist you with any financial aid related questions year-round. For more complex questions an appointment with a financial aid counselor may be scheduled.
We have many useful tools to help you understand your estimated aid eligibility using the Net Price Calculator, your Cost of Attendance (COA), and how to budget your educational expenses.
Phishing Emails
We are aware that several phishing emails have been sent out recently with misleading subject lines and from illegitimate email accounts. These emails should not be opened or responded to.
No office at WWU will request your Universal Account, passwords or BankMobile credentials. We recommend all students familiarize themselves with Phishing: How to Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Emails.
Summer Financial Aid Info
Exciting news! To receive summer financial aid, a separate application is no longer needed. Review the Summer Financial Aid page Information for details.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Last day for half-tuition refund when dropping a class (fees are not refunded)
Tuesday May 6, 2025
- Summer Quarter Registration begins-
- Summer Registration Information available on the Registrar's Website
- General Summer Financial Aid Eligibility information
Tuesday May 13, 2025
- Fall 2025 Registration begins for continuing students-
- Registration Information available on the Registrar's Website
Friday May 16, 2025
- Deadline to appeal for Satisfactory Academic Progress reinstatement for spring quarter.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Last day to withdraw from a class. Online registration via Web4U ends at 11:59 p.m.
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Scholarships & Work Study
Trending FAQs
Certain federal student loan borrowers who have entered repayment may be eligible for federal student loan debt relief. More information about this can be found at studentaid.gov.
In some cases a Professional Judgement (PJ) determination can be made to re-calculate a student's aid eligibility due to a chance in financial circumstances. Situations such as a reduction or loss of income since the tax year associated with the FAFSA, a marital status change for a dependent's parents or an independent student and other unique situations can be considered.
Learn more about Professional Judgement Determinations.
In some cases, the standard Cost of Attendance (COA) will not meet the needs of students. Requests to increase the COA for extraordinary educational costs incurred during the academic year can be submitted. However, the amount already included in the standard budget will be factored into any adjustment.
Learn more about Cost of Attendance Changes
During your senior year you must apply to graduate. The Registrar's Office will prepare an Official Degree Evaluation showing the courses you need to complete the graduation requirements for your program. Only the courses listed on the Official Degree Evaluation may be used to determine financial aid eligibility.
Learn More about Financial Aid & Graduation
Students placed on financial aid suspension may appeal for aid reinstatement if unusual circumstances prevented them from meeting satisfactory academic progress requirements. Reinstatement is not guaranteed, and appeal approvals do not reinstate aid retroactively.
Learn more about Requirements to Maintain Aid
Grants and Scholarships for Western Students
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)* to apply for financial aid for your education at Western.
We encourage every applicant, new student, and continuing student to apply for financial aid as soon as possible.
Western's Federal School Code is 003802. This code is used for all WWU campuses and locations.
*Washington state residents ineligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status may apply for state financial aid by completing the WASFA instead.