Applying for aid
File the FAFSA
The school code for WSU is: 002329
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year to apply for financial aid. This includes grants, loans and work-study programs.
2020-21 FAFSA Apply for fall 2020, winter 2021 and spring/summer 2021 semesters.
Available October 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021, use your 2018 income/tax information
2021-22 FAFSA Apply for fall 2021, winter 2022 and spring/summer 2022 semesters.
Available October 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022, use your 2019 income/tax information
Use the mobile app to file your FAFSA - new
The myStudentAid mobile app is available in the App Store (on iOS) and the Play Store (on Android).
Step 1: Have your tax return and income information available when you file the FAFSA.
When you are attending (school year) | When you can submit a FAFSA | Which year's income and tax information is required |
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July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 | October 1, 2019 – June 30, 2021 | 2018 |
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 | October 1, 2020 – June 30, 2022 | 2019 |
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 | October 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 | 2020 |
Step 2: Obtain an FSA ID
- To electronically sign your FAFSA, you must first obtain an FSA ID at studentaid.gov/fsa-id/
Step 3: File your FAFSA
- The FAFSA is available at fafsa.gov.
- State of Michigan 2021-22 FAFSA deadline: March 1, 2021
- New freshmen are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2020
- WSU 2021-22 FAFSA priority deadline: March 1, 2021
Step 4: Follow up
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We will use the data on the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
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Check Academica for any additional required documents. Complete your requirements early so your aid is ready for you when you need it.
- Check your requirements
Avoid delays
Submit your FAFSA and all documents early for maximum aid eligibility.
- The 2020-21 FAFSA is available October 1, 2019 until June 30, 2021.
- The 2021-22 FAFSA is available October 1, 2020 until June 30, 2022.
FAFSA help
Help with the FAFSA is available by phone at 800-4-FED-AID [800-433-3243]. Online support is also available via chat or email from the
Federal Student Aid Information Center.
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