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UW-Washington County
offers a comprehensive student financial aid program that includes
all major federal and state aid funds. It's important to apply early
because many of these sources have limited funds. All
application materials should be submitted as soon after January 1 as
possible for the academic year beginning the following September. If
possible, complete your federal tax return prior to submitting the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) form. The FAFSA form
can be completed online or
paper forms are available from Student Services or your high school.
Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA electronically as paper
forms take longer to process. Applicants who have submitted all
necessary forms by April 15 are given funding priority.
Note: You must reapply for financial aid each
year.
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- Apply as soon as
possible after January 1 for the academic year beginning
the following September. Applicants who have submitted
all necessary forms by April 15 will be given funding
priority.
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- Complete the FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid) which is available
electronically though the Internet at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
. You can apply from home or from campus. The FAFSA
on-line applications are processed more quickly than
paper applications and have fewer errors.
You will need to apply for a pin number to sign your
FAFSA electronically.
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OR
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Complete a paper FAFSA. These are available in the
campus Student Services Office or in your local high
school guidance office. Be sure to sign the signature
page before mailing the FAFSA form to the federal
processor.
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- A
Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent to you either
through the mail or the Internet. The SAR lists
information you reported on your FAFSA and will tell you
your EFC (Expected Family Contribution). It is
important to review your SAR to make sure all of your
information is correct and that the college you choose
is listed. Make any necessary changes.
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- Apply
for admission and be admitted.
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- Your EFC, along with the
rest of your FAFSA information, is made available to the
school you listed on the FAFSA. The school uses your
EFC to prepare a financial aid package to help you meet
your financial need. Financial aid is the difference
between your EFC and your school’s cost of attendance as
determined by the school.
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- An award letter will be
generated listing any financial aid you are eligible to
receive.
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To
be eligible for financial aid, you must meet the following
criteria:
- Be a United
States citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
(International students are not eligible for aid.)
- Carry at least
six credits per semester.
Exceptions may be made to the six-credit rule for PELL Grant
funding.
- Demonstrate
financial need for most types of aid. There are some exceptions
to this rule. See the section on types of aid for more details.
- Not have
defaulted on any educational loan or owe a repayment on any
previous federal grant provided by any post secondary
institution.
- Maintain
satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the UW Colleges
catalog.
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Financial Aid Night
Presentations:
UW-WC advisors present information on financial aid at area
high schools each year. Community residents are welcome to attend any of these
presentations. They provide a good source of current and important
information for college bound students and their parents. Admission is free and
no reservations are necessary.
For a schedule of presentations at local high schools,
phone Student Services (262-335-5201).
Links:
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Registration