The Financial Aid Process
Learn about the Financial Aid Process
Understand how to apply, maintain, and receive your financial aid at CWU — from start to finish.
Whether you’re applying for the first time or renewing your aid each year, these pages will guide you step-by-step through what you need to know to make the most of your financial aid.
Applying for Financial Aid
Learn how to complete the FAFSA or WASFA, meet eligibility requirements, and understand key deadlines for new and returning students. Step One: Applying for Financial Aid
Understanding Your Award
See how your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and Cost of Attendance (COA) determine your financial need and aid package. Step Two: Understanding Your Award
Accepting or Declining Aid
Find out how to view, accept, decline, or adjust your financial aid in MyCWU and what to do as a first-time borrower. Step Three: Accepting or Declining Your Aid.
Additional Information
- Verification
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Disbursement and Billing
- Withdrawing, Dropping Classes, or No-Show Grades
- Rights and Responsibilities
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