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Financial Aid

Spring 2021 Aid: The first spring semester aid disbursement will occur overnight Wednesday, January 13 with aid applied to charges on Thursday, Jan 14. E-refunds for those with direct deposit (recommended) will begin Thursday, Jan 21. Otherwise, paper refunds will be sent Tuesday, Jan 26. See additional important dates and details here.
The 2021 Winterim Financial Aid Application is now available! Learn more about Winterim financial aid eligibility here.
Although we are unable to offer in-person appointments due to COVID-19, you can still schedule phone or WebEx meetings with us! Contact us at 262.472.1130 to schedule.
Haven't received your aid award offer? Check your To Do list in WINS for incomplete items. Any required forms can be found here.
Need help understanding your award offer? Review this page.

CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting
Consumer Information
Complete all loan requirements to be ready for disbursement
Need additional funding? Consider a Parent PLUS Loan or a Private/Alternative Loan
Want to receive your aid refund faster? Sign up for electronic deposit of refunds
Students and parents BOTH need an FSA ID to sign the FAFSA and log in to other U.S. Department of Education websites.
Need help obtaining tax transcripts? Check out the Verification page for information!
Interest rates for Federal Direct Loans
Visit the Financial Literacy Center for financial coaching.
CashCourse for tips on Money Management

The 2021-2022 FAFSA opened Oct 1, 2020 at fafsa.gov. Include 2019 income (transfer it from the IRS for the most accurate data) and list UW-W's school code, 003926. For tips: 7 Things to Have Before Filling Out the 2021-22 FAFSA
If you have not submitted a 2020-2021 FAFSA, it is still open at fafsa.gov. Include 2018 income (transfer it from the IRS) on the 2020-21 FAFSA.

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