Financial Aid
News & Updates
- Fall 2024 Aid: The first fall aid disbursement will occur overnight Aug. 28 with aid applied to student charges by Noon on Aug. 29. Issuing refunds will begin Sept. 3: for those with e-refunding (recommended), it may take up to 5 days for your bank to make the funds available to you.
- The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be made available to all students on or before Dec. 1, 2024. Check back here for updates as more information is learned.
- 2024-2025 FAFSA Now Open; Updates on and Changes to the FAFSA
- View your current charges by logging in to WINS, selecting Student Financial Account, and then Account Inquiry.
- When will financial aid pay your eligible charges? When is tuition due? Here are the financial aid dates of importance.
- Need help with financial aid? Contact us at 262.472.1130 to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment!
Important Links
- Consumer Information
- Taking out a federal loan? Complete all loan requirements to be ready for disbursement.
- Need additional funding? Consider a Parent PLUS Loan or a Private/Alternative Loan.
- Want to receive your aid refund faster? Sign up for electronic deposit of refunds.
- Need help obtaining tax transcripts? Check out the Verification page for information.
- Visit the Financial Literacy Center for financial coaching and money management tools.
- Need help understanding your award offer? Review this page.
- Haven't received your aid award offer? Check your To Do list in WINS for incomplete items. Any required forms can be found on the Required Forms page.
Getting Started
- The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available at fafsa.gov. Include 2022 income and list UW-W's code, 003926. More information can be found on the 2024-2025 FAFSA page.