<h3>Financial aid FAQs</h3> When do I complete my FAFSA? <ul> <li>The <span> </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa" title="FAFSA">FAFSA</a> opens Oct. 1 for the following academic year (i.e. Oct. 1 2022 for the 2023-2024 academic year)</li> <li>Students can fill out the <span> </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa" title="FAFSA">FAFSA</a><span> </span>as soon as they know they plan to attend college</li> <li>Additional financial aid process information can be found on the <span> </span><a href="http://www.uww.edu/financialaid/process" title="UWWFinancialAid">UW-Whitewater Financial Aid</a><span> </span>website.</li> </ul> Arrow What FAFSA code should I use for UW-Whitewater at Rock County? <ul> <li>You should use the UW-Whitewater code<strong><span> </span>003926 </strong></li> <li>If you are undecided and plan to attend either UW-Whitewater at Rock County OR UW-Whitewater, you can use the<span> </span><strong>003926</strong><span> </span>code.</li> <li><strong>Please note that you will not receive an award letter until you have designated a chosen campus.  To designate a campus, please contact<span> </span><a href="http://www.uww.edu/admissions" title="UWWAdmissions">UW-Whitewater Admissions</a>.</strong></li> </ul> Arrow How do I know if I have been awarded financial aid? <ul> <li>You will be able to view your financial aid award in your WINS account once you have been awarded. Your award will include any grants and/or loans you are eligible for.</li> <li>Be sure to check your WINS account for any additional information or verifications requested by the<span> </span><a href="http://www.uww.edu/financialaid" title="UWWFinAid">UW-Whitewater Financial Aid office</a>.</li> </ul> Arrow Can I use scholarships to help pay for tuition? <ul> <li>Yes. Scholarships may be used toward your tuition. </li> <li>Students apply for<span> </span><a href="https://www.uww.edu/documents/rock/2020-2021%20UWW%20Rock%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf" title="rockfoundationscholarship">UW-Rock County Foundation scholarship</a> and any community/3rd party scholarships that may be available.</li> </ul> <style></style> Arrow What is a financial aid refund? <ul> <li>If you have been awarded financial aid, it will automatically disperse toward your tuition and fees. If there is any financial aid monies left over once this has happened, the overage will be given to you in the form of a refund. You can set up<span> </span><a href="http://www.uww.edu/financialaid" title="direct deposit">direct deposit</a><span> </span>for your refund. If you do not set up<span> </span><a href="https://www.uww.edu/documents/financialaid/e-refund%20instructions.pdf" title="Direct deposit">direct deposit</a><span> </span>you will receive a check in the mail to the address listed in your WINS account.</li> </ul> Arrow Questions about financial aid? <ul> <li>Contact the<span> </span><a href="http://www.uww.edu/financialaid" title="UWWFinAid">UW-Whitewater Financial Aid</a><span> </span>office at<span> </span><a href="mailto:uwwfao@uww.edu">uwwfao@uww.edu</a><span> </span>or call 262-472-1130</li> <li>Questions can also be answered at the UW-Whitewater at Rock County Warhawk Solution Center via email<span> </span><a href="mailto:uwwrockinfo@uww.edu">uwwrockinfo@uww.edu</a><span> </span>or call 608-758-6541.</li> </ul> <style></style> Arrow