Office of Financial Assistance


Welcome to the Office of Financial Assistance

The primary purpose of financial aid is to provide resources to the students who would otherwise be unable to pursue a post-secondary education. The Office of Financial Assistance partners with students to provide resources to attend UIW.


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Factoids

The Federal School Code is 003578.

The OFA processed over 7500 FAFSA applications for Fall 2008.

The UIW priority deadline is April 1st each year.

The OFA provides a Resources Center inside the office.

This year the OFA awarded over 6000 students financial assistance.

You can apply for assistance on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov

UIW has over 80 study abroad programs and financial aid is available!

OFA Advisors are accessible by e-mail, telephone or walk-in counseling.

3 out of our the 9 office members graduated from UIW.

For the 2008-09 award year, UIW will disburse over $10,700,000 in Academic Scholarship alone.

Over 80% of UIW students receive financial assistance.

Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, loans, and/or work programs.

 

 

 

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The OFA has Moved!

We are now located in the Chapel Building, next to the Administration Building. Visit us in the Chapel Building from 8-6 Monday through Thursday and 8-5 on Friday.  Appointments are not required to visit with a financial aid counselor.

eRefunds

UIW offers students the option to sign up for eRefunds (electronic refunds).  This process will allow refunds to be issued directly from UIW into students’ checking or savings accounts. For more information on the eRefunds process, visit the UIW Business Office eRefunds page.

Bookstore Credit

We will begin posting bookstore credit for the Fall 2009 semester on August 3. If you indicated on your UIW Student Information Form (SIF) that you would need this credit, you will receive $150 per 3-credit hour course, up to a max of $600.  If you need a different amount or if you did not request this credit on the SIF but would like to have this made available to you, contact our office.