Current undergraduates
Be sure to file the FAFSA early every year
To receive federal aid you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year. You will need to file early to take advantage of all available aid.
2024-25 FAFSA Apply for fall 2024, winter 2025 and spring/summer 2025 semesters.
Available until - June 30, 2025. Use your 2022 income and tax information.
2024-25 FAFSA resources for completing the form
2025-26 FAFSA Apply for the fall 2025, winter 2026 and spring/summer 2026 semesters.
Available October 2024 - June 30, 2026. Use your 2023 income and tax information.
Check your requirements
Check your requirements Check your satisfactory academic progress status
Remember to check your requirements to ensure your aid is ready for you when you need it.
Award notification
You will receive an award notification via your WSU email, but you can check your aid status at any time in Academica.
Disbursement of financial aid funds
Financial aid funds are applied to your student account balance at the beginning of each semester provided you meet all of the following requirements.
- Respond to all requests for information.
- Enroll full-time (12 credits for an undergraduate) and graduate before your aid runs out.
- Enroll at least half-time (6 credits for an undergraduate)
- Complete loan entrance counseling and sign promissory note(s) if you are borrowing loans.
- Have confirmed course participation via your instructor.