To receive help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), attend one of the FAFSA Frenzy events! To view the dates and times for the FAFSA Frenzy events, visit the student events calendar. Have other questions? Please contact us at:
Application Process
Western offers financial aid to those who qualify. Financial aid includes federal grants, loans, and work-study, as well as state grants. To determine eligibility, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA filing application processing cycle lasts 21 months; October 1 through June 30. (Example for 2023-24 school year, the filing dates would be October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024). Western must have a valid student electronic FAFSA record by their last date of enrollment for that school year. (I.e. a student is enrolled from September 5, 2023 through April 19, 2024. We MUST have this student's FAFSA record by April 19, 2024 in order for financial aid to be disbursed.)
Because aid is awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We recommend that you submit the FAFSA by Western’s preferred filing dates to be considered for all eligible aid, although the FAFSA can be completed throughout the academic year.
Preferred Dates
For Fall Term: January 15
For Spring Term: October 15
For Summer Term: February 15