Office of Financial Assistance

UIW Office of Financial Assistance

4301 Broadway - Box 308
San Antonio, TX 78209
Tel: 210-829-6008
Tel: 800-749-WORD
Fax: (210) 283-5053
Email: finaid@uiwtx.edu

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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.

Helpful Links!

Currently enrolled at UIW? Use Bannerweb to View Your Financial Aid Online - check on your application status, award stats and payments.
Join our Blackboard Community - read our blog, take part in online discussions or read our online newsletter.
Take our Customer Service Survey - tell us about your OFA experience and let us know how we're doing.
Have questions? Contact the OFA for information and assistance with all things financial aid related.

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.

FAFSA 2009-2010

The 2009-2010 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. All students planning to attend UIW in Summer 2009, Fall 2009 or Spring 2010 should submit this application.

eRefunds

Beginning this summer 2009, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) will offer students the option to sign up for eRefunds (electronic refunds). The new 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 are now posting bookstore credit for the Summer 2009 semester. If you indicated on your UIW Student Information Form (SIF) that you would need this credit, you will receive $125 per 3-credit hour course, up to a max of $500. 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.