WASFA
2025-2026 WASFA
Open: December 19, 2024
Priority Filing Date: January 31, 2025
Be sure to meet the Priority Filing Date and the deadline for WWU admission. The WASFA will not be processed until you are officially admitted.
What is the WASFA?
The WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) allows students who are ineligible for federal financial aid due to immigration status to apply for state financial aid.
Completing the WASFA enables eligible students to be considered for the Washington College Grant, as well as other state and institutional aid. Financial aid for undocumented students is limited, so note the WASFA opening and priority filing date.
For students who are eligible but do not feel comfortable filing a FAFSA, they may use a WASFA to apply for state aid but will not qualify for federal financial aid. This may result in significantly reduced eligibility.
Students who are eligible to file a FAFSA do not need to file a WASFA.
For additional information and resources, contact the WWU Scholarship Center or visit their website. Scholarship Center staff are available to assist undocumented students in the application process and create financial aid offers for WASFA filers.
Financial Aid Application Assistance
If you are experiencing technical difficulties in submitting your FAFSA please reach out to our office by phone, email or in person. If necessary an appointment may be scheduled with a counselor to assist you with submitting your application.
Tips for Completing the WASFA
Complete the 2024-2025 WASFA for enrollment September 2024 through August 2025.
Complete the 2025-2026 WASFA for enrollment September 2025 through August 2026.
- A summer financial aid application is required for summer eligibility. Learn more about summer financial aid.
WASFA Priority Filing Date
The 2025-2026 WASFA is now open to submit with a Priority Filing Date of January 31, 2025.
Meeting the Priority Filing Date best ensures your eligibility for some types of financial aid that may not be available to those who file a WASFA after this date.
Financial aid applicants must submit their Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) by January 31 each year to best ensure eligibility for financial aid for the upcoming academic year. While several factors determine eligibility for financial aid, meeting the Priority Filing Date is one factor that may impact a student's eligibility.
For 2024-2025, the WASFA the Priority Filing Date was extended to April 1, 2024.