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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.
Understanding Your Financial Aid Webinar
We hope you were able to join us for one of our webinars where we went over financial aid offers, a detailed explanation of financial aid funds and a breakdown of the components of the cost of attendance and other funding resources. If you were unable to join us, feel free to listen to a recording of this important information. A second recording of our event from 4/8 is also available.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Sunday April 12, 2026
- Enrollment Lock date for spring quarter
- Last day to drop a class without incurring a W on the transcript and a $10 per credit late add or drop fee
Wednesday April 15, 2026
- IRS Tax Filing Deadline for 2025
- Last day to pay spring quarter balances before late fees and interest assessed
Monday April 27, 2026
- WWU Scholarship Portal closes for 2026-2027 academic year
Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Last day for half-tuition refund when dropping a class (fees are not refunded)
Friday May 15, 2026
- Deadline to submit appeal for Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal reinstatement for spring quarter
Sunday May 17, 2026
- Last day to withdraw from a class.
See the WWU Registrar's Important Dates & Deadlines page for other important information.
Scholarships & Employment Information
Trending FAQs
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
Changes to Federal Financial Aid
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025 which has impacts to federal student aid programs.
Helpful Links
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.