How to Apply for Financial Aid

To apply for financial aid, you must first create a free FSA ID, make corrections, add a school code, or change an address on this web site. 

Steps to receive financial aid: 

• Complete the FAFSA and list the Federal School Code 001024 

• Apply for Admission (SSN is required for financial aid) 

• Submit any requested documentation promptly 

• Complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling at https://studentaid.gov/

• E-sign the Master Promissory Note online at https://studentaid.gov/

• Register and begin classes (must be at least half-time for loans) 

• Refunds for any remaining balance are disbursed on Wednesday following the free drop/add week each semester. The disbursement schedule is available online here.

You can check your financial aid online at: www.uwa.edu, click on WebAdvisor. 

Award letters are mailed to the your PREFERRED EMAIL ADDRESS. 

Refund checks are DIRECT DEPOSITED into the your bank account or mailed to your LOCAL MAILING ADDRESS. 

What to Expect

After transmitting the FAFSA to the Federal Processor, you will receive an e-mail from the U.S. Department of Education in about 3 days. This e-mail will contain a link to your Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR lists the data submitted on the FAFSA. Check the information to ensurensure that it is accurate. If you need to make corrections, you can make them online. The SAR also lists the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). UWA will use the EFC to determine the types and amounts of financial aid you qualify to receive.

NOTE: The FINANCIAL AID AWARD YEAR begins with the fall term. Summer term is the trailer. Your awards for the summer term consist of any available funds and any unused student eligibility for loans.

The FINANCIAL AID PRIORITY DATE is March 1st of each year for the coming fall term. Priority for any available campus-based funds is given to the most needy students that apply before the priority date. After March 1st, funds are awarded on a rolling basis as applications are received. The deadline for the University to receive a FAFSA for the previous year (ends with summer) June 30th. 

The FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE is 10 days prior to registration each term. If your file is incomplete, you will be required to pay educational expenses from personal funds. UWA accepts, VISA, MasterCard, personal checks, money orders, and cashier's checks. A late charge of $20 will be added to any unpaid balance 14 days after classes begin.