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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 Filing Fridays
Join us in January the 9, 16, 23 and 30th for assistance in filing your FAFSA or WASFA. We are available to assist in person 12-2 (Haggard Hall 233) OR via Zoom 11-1.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Monday, January 12, 2026
- Last day to withdraw from WWU or drop a class with full refund (ends at 11:59 p.m.)
Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Locked enrollment date, last day to add a class to the winter quarter schedule for financial aid purposes.
Saturday January 31, 2026
- FAFSA & WASFA Priority Filing Date
Friday February 20, 2026
- Quarterly deadline for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal reinstatement for winter quarter
See the WWU Registrar's Important Dates & Deadlines page for other important information.
Scholarships & Employment Information
Trending FAQs
Please review our Important Updates to Financial Aid regarding the Big Beautiful Bill page for information about the impacts to financial aid.
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
Helpful Links
Impacted by Flooding?
If you have been impacted by the recent flooding in Washington State and wish to discuss your financial aid resources with a financial aid counselor please contact our office for more information.
Can I Receive Financial Aid at Less Than Full Time Enrollment?
Many aid types are available to students if enrolled less than full time. The types and amounts of financial aid will vary based on the financial aid application data and enrollment status. Students are encouraged to review the information regarding grants available on the Grants section of the website or information related to federal loan eligibility on the Federal Student Loans section of the website.
Students who have applied to graduate will be limited to the fundable enrollment as listed on their official degree evaluation which is required to complete their program.
Contact the Financial Aid Department with any questions about your planned enrollment and eligibility.
Phishing and Scam Email Alerts
Use caution when reviewing email especially from @gmail.com accounts requesting information, posing as the 3rd party refunding company BankMobile or BM Technologies, an employer or requesting payment for services or even mailing fees for free items. If you receive these emails, delete them and report them as spam/phishing in your Outlook email.
Contact ATUS Help Desk at HelpDesk@wwu.edu or 360-650-3333 with any concerns or if you provided any information via theses emails.
Recorded Information Session for New Students
If you were unable to attend one of our summer info sessions or are new to WWU, we invite you to watch a recording of our presentation in collaboration between Financial Aid and the Student Business Office and a discussion of FAQs.