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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.
Financial Aid Fridays
Join us for Financial Aid Fridays on campus or on Zoom for assistance with filing your 2025-2026 financial aid applications FAFSA or WASFA.
Important Dates & Deadlines
January 1, 2025
Office Closure
Tuesday January 7, 2025
First day of Winter Quarter!
Monday January 13, 2025
Last day to withdraw from WWU or drop a class with full refund (ends at 11:59 p.m.).
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Locked Enrollment Date, Winter Quarter
Friday, January 31, 2025
2025-2026 FAFSA & WASFA Priority Filing Date
Friday, February 21, 2025
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Deadline for winter quarter reinstatement
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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