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Financial Aid Eligibility 

To be eligible for Financial Aid you must:

  • have financial need

  • have a high school diploma or GED 

  • be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree 

  • be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen 

  • have a valid Social Security Number 

  • make satisfactory academic progress 

  • sign a statement on the FAFSA certifying that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes 

  • sign a statement on the FAFSA certifying that you are not in default on a federal student loan and that you do not owe money back on a federal student grant 

  • register with the Selective Service, if required 

Official Withdrawals

If you receive Title IV Federal Financial aid, you are required to have your funds prorated based on the number of days your are enrolled. This proration is effective through 60% of the semester and is calculated to comply with Federal Return of Title IV Funds regulations. All Title IV repayments are your responsibility and are charged to the your account.

Unofficial Withdrawals

An unofficial withdrawal is a student that does not complete any courses in a term with a passing grade, did not participate academically through the 60% point of the semester, and did not officially withdraw from the University.. An unofficial withdrawal will be calculated according to Federal Return of Title IV Funds requirements and the student will be required to repay a portion of the financial aid received for the term. All Title IV repayments are your responsibility and are charged to the your account.

No Shows

Students who never attend or participate academically in any of their classes are required to repay 100% of the financial aid received for the semester.

Please Note: Students who stop attending all of their classes are required to officially withdraw from the University by contacting the Registrar’s Office.

Drops and Adds

We verify your financial aid eligibility when funds are posted to the your UWA account. Adjustments based on enrollment status (drops or adds) are made through the last day to add courses each term.

Undergraduates: 

12> credit hours = full time (full Pell Award) 
9 - 11 credit hours = 3/4 time (3/4 Pell Award) 
6 - 8 credit hours = 1/2 time (1/2 Pell Award) 
5< credit hours = less than 1/2 time (Pell depends on EFC) 

Graduates

6> credit hours = full time 
3 credit hours = half time 

Minimum Requirements: 

Loans = half time 
Scholarships = full time 

Graduate students taking undergraduate classes must enroll in at least 6 undergraduate credit hours to be half-time. 

Will your grades prevent you from receiving financial aid?  Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

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