Financial Aid and Award Process

Find information on applying for aid, estimating costs, understanding your award letter and exploring next steps to complete your financial aid file.

Apply for Financial Aid
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial assistance (grants, work-study and loans) to pay for college. You (and your parent, if you are a dependent) will need to create an FSA ID before starting the process. Applications for the following year open October 1.
View Your Aid Online
Access your financial assistance information through BannerWeb to view requirements needed to complete your file, verify what you have been awarded and see when your aid will be disbursed.

Additional Resources

Main Campus
Main Campus Undergraduate
- 2020-2021 High School Senior Checklist (PDF)
  High school seniors are encouraged to follow this checklist to stay on track when applying for financial aid at UIW.
- 2020-2021 Main Campus Information Sheet (PDF)
  Use this information to learn about applying, eligibility and general costs for 2020-2021 award year.
- 2020-2021 New Student Award Package Brochure
  This brochure helps incoming freshmen understand their awards and financially prepare for their first year.
- 2020-2021 Main Campus Estimated Cost Worksheet (PDF)
  Use this worksheet to estimate your direct costs for 2019-2020.
- 2020-2021 Financial Assistance Options (PDF)
  Includes information about costs, aid options and next steps and reminders for the 2020-2021 award year.
- Borrowing Information Form (PDF)
  This form discusses key concepts for those considering using student loans as part of their financial aid package.
- Federal Direct Loan Benefits (PDF)
  Includes information about federal direct loans.
- Accepting Student Loans - Undergraduate Students (PDF)
  Learn how to accept your federal student loans electronically using your FSA ID.
Main Campus Graduate
- 2019-2020 Financial Assistance Checklist for Graduate/Professional Students (PDF)
  Includes information for graduate and professional students regarding steps to complete for the 2019-2020 award year.
- Accepting Student Loans - Graduate/Professional Students (PDF)
  Learn how to accept your federal student loans electronically using your FSA ID.
School of Professional Studies (SPS)
SPS Undergraduate
- Financial Assistance Checklist for School of Professional Studies (SPS) Students (PDF)
  Includes information for SPS students regarding steps to complete for the 2020-2021 award year.
- 2019-2020 School of Professional Studies Award Package Brochure
  This brochure helps School of Professional Studies students understand their awards and financially prepare for the aid year.
- Accepting Student Loans - Undergraduate Students (PDF)
  Learn how to accept your federal student loans electronically using your FSA ID.
- Borrowing Information Form (PDF)
  This form discusses key concepts for those considering using student loans as part of their financial aid package.
SPS Graduate
- 2019-2020 Financial Assistance Checklist for Graduate/Professional Students (PDF)
  Includes information for graduate and professional students regarding steps to complete for the 2019-2020 award year.
- Accepting Student Loans - Graduate/Professional Students (PDF)
  Learn how to accept your federal student loans electronically using your FSA ID.
Professional Programs
Professional Programs
- 2019-2020 Financial Assistance Checklist for Graduate/Professional Students (PDF)
  Includes information for graduate and professional students regarding steps to complete for the 2019-2020 award year.
- Accepting Student Loans - Graduate/Professional Students (PDF)
  Learn how to accept your federal student loans electronically using your FSA ID.

Financial Aid and Award Process

Additional Resources

Main Campus

Main Campus Undergraduate

Main Campus Graduate

School of Professional Studies (SPS)

SPS Undergraduate

SPS Graduate

Professional Programs

Professional Programs