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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.
Summer Webinars for New Students
Financial Aid and the Student Business Office will be hosting summer webinars about Navigating your First Year at WWU to help you learn more about financial aid requirements, and how to understand the financial aid offer, as well as when, where and how to pay your statements to WWU. Sign up for one of our sessions via the Zoom links.
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
Monday, June 30, 2025
- Last day to withdraw for summer quarter or drop a class with full refund (ends at 11:59 p.m.)
Sunday, July 6, 2025
- Last day to drop a class without incurring a “W” grade on official transcript
- Locked enrollment date for financial aid for summer quarter
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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.