Financial Aid Eligibility Student Responsibilities
Starting on your Financial Aid- The Application Process:
Follow these easy steps for Financial Assistance. Review the process before you begin!
Step ONE:
Students should complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov (UIW code: 003578). You may begin this process as soon as January 1st of the current year. Based on the FAFSA, your eligibility is determined for grants, loans, and the federal work program. If you need assistance completing a FAFSA, please call 1800-433-3243; to view a helpful video, The Five-Minute FAFSA, click here.
Step TWO:
FAFSA will notify you by email or mail concerning you Student Aid Report. Please review for accuracy and submit any corrections to our office. If you are selected for verification, please submit the required paperwork.
Step THREE:
Students should submit a current UIW Student Information Form
You may fax this form to 210-283-5053.
Step FOUR:
Students will receive their Award Letter approximately 2 weeks after the FAFSA and Student Information Form have been submitted and processed. For early awarding, students will receive an Award Letter after March 1st. Please review your Award Letter carefully, your Award Letter will indicate how much you are eligible in scholarships, grants, loans, and federal work program.
***Notify our office of any changes (ie, housing, VA benefits, enrollment status, outside scholarships, or changes in program). Submit signed Award Letter only if you are declining the Federal Stafford Loans.
Step FIVE:
If you want to accept your Federal Stafford Loans, submit a Master Promissory Note at http://lbw.tgslc.org or call Customer Assistance at 1-800-845-6267.
Step SIX:
If you are interesting in participating in the Federal Work Program, please complete all requirements.
Step SEVEN:
If you are interested in Other Loan Options, please complete all requirements. The amount you are eligible for is listed on your award letter.
