{"id":812,"date":"2024-10-03T16:34:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T23:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spokane.wsu.edu\/studentaffairs\/?page_id=812"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:20:13","slug":"financial-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spokane.wsu.edu\/studentaffairs\/financial-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Financial Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left wsu-hero--size-small wsu-spacing-after--none \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-spokane\/uploads\/sites\/3361\/2024\/12\/Pharmacy-AIW-Lecture-Photography-23.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-spokane\/uploads\/sites\/3361\/2024\/12\/Pharmacy-AIW-Lecture-Photography-23.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-spokane\/uploads\/sites\/3361\/2024\/12\/Pharmacy-AIW-Lecture-Photography-23.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-spokane\/uploads\/sites\/3361\/2024\/12\/Pharmacy-AIW-Lecture-Photography-23.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-spokane\/uploads\/sites\/3361\/2024\/12\/Pharmacy-AIW-Lecture-Photography-23.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-spokane\/uploads\/sites\/3361\/2024\/12\/Pharmacy-AIW-Lecture-Photography-23.jpg 198w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\n\t\talt=\"Student on their computer in wearing headphones\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 32% 47%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--dark-left wsu-pattern--none\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-eyebrow-header\">\n\t\t\t\tWSU Spokane\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 id=\"title-id-69e987db99edf\" class=\"wsu-title wsu-hero__title\"><span>Student Financial Services<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-has-background--dark wsu-color-background--crimson wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-before--none wsu-spacing-after--xlarge wsu-position--relative\"  >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n<div class=\"wsu-decorator wsu-decorator--style-block-gray-wsu wsu-spacing-after--none\" style=\"top:0%;bottom:0%;left:0%;right:0%\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"breadcrumbs \" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\"><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to WSU Spokane.\" href=\"\/\/spokane.wsu.edu\/\" class=\"main-home\" ><span property=\"name\">WSU Spokane<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Student Affairs.\" href=\"https:\/\/spokane.wsu.edu\/studentaffairs\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">Student Affairs<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-color-gray wsu-spacing-after--xlarge wsu-heading--mark-centered wsu-heading--mark-top wsu-font-size--xlarge\">Contact Student Financial Services<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-text-align--center wsu-has-background--dark wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-cta wsu-text-align--left wsu-cta--width-inline wsu-spacing-margin-right--xmedium\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/WSUSpokaneFinancialAid@email.wsu.edu\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action-white\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tSchedule an appointment\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta wsu-cta--width-inline wsu-text-align--left wsu-spacing-margin-right--xmedium\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"tel:%20509-358-7534\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action-white\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t509-358-7534\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta wsu-cta--width-inline wsu-text-align--left wsu-spacing-margin-right--xmedium\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"mailto:spokane.finaid@wsu.edu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action-white\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tspokane.finaid@wsu.edu\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-decorator  wsu-decorator--style-triangle-gray-right\" style=\"bottom:0;left:35%\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-position--relative\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Financial Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>WSU Spokane&#8217;s Student Financial Services can help you navigate the financial aid process and connect you with scholarships and other forms of aid so you can focus on your studies. Need assistance? Schedule an appointment or contact us directly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Priority Dates and Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To maximize your aid chances, make sure you meet all applicable deadlines. These dates are <strong>subject to change<\/strong> due to the implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act and when institutions will receive the necessary application information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Priority Dates (2026-27)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August, 2025:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>WSU 2026-27 General Scholarship Application Opens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 1, 2025:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>2026-27 FAFSA\/WASFA Opens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 15, 2025:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>2026-27 FAFSA\/WASFA Priority Date (<a href=\"https:\/\/financialaid.wsu.edu\/getting-started\/#student-types\">Current Students<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January 31, 2026:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>WSU 2026-27 General Scholarship Application Priority Date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2026-27 FAFSA\/WASFA Priority Date (<a href=\"https:\/\/financialaid.wsu.edu\/getting-started\/#student-types\">New Students<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 15, 2026:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional Documentation Priority Date for Fall 2026 (Current Students)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 31, 2026:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional Documentation Priority Date for Spring 2026 (New Students)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 1, 2026:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional Documentation Priority Date for Spring 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--color-crimson\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-callout wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-callout--style-basic wsu-border--add-top wsu-color-background--white wsu-border--color-crimson wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours and Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>8 AM &#8211; 5 PM<\/strong> (Monday &#8211; Friday)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAC 130<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registrar.wsu.edu\/academic-calendar\/\">Academic Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spokane.wsu.edu\/studentaffairs\/financial-services\/student-petitions\/\">Student Petitions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spokane.wsu.edu\/studentaffairs\/financial-services\/navigating-student-aid\/\">Navigating Student Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Student Aid Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on their residency status, students in Washington can file the FAFSA or WASFA. The FAFSA is the key to accessing financial aid for your education through federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. If you are an undocumented student who qualifies as a Washington resident,&nbsp;you can complete the WASFA instead to be considered for the Washington College Grant, as well as other state and institutional sources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-note  wsu-note--border-pacificsky\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-note__title\">\n\t\t\tNot sure which application is right for you?\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\n<p>Check your residency status on WSU&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/financialaid.wsu.edu\/getting-started\/\">Applying for Financial Aid webpage<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to complete your FAFSA application every year to continue receiving federal financial aid. If you&#8217;re unsure how the financial aid process works or want more information on different aid options, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/understand-aid\/how-aid-works\">How Financial Aid Works<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-note  wsu-note--border-pacificsky\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-note__title\">\n\t\t\tBefore you begin\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\n<p>Before you begin, you&#8217;ll need to <strong>create an account<\/strong>, known as an <strong>FSA ID<\/strong>, which allows you to log in, sign your application, and access your financial aid information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/fsa-id\/create-account\/launch\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tCreate your FSA ID\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-note  wsu-note--border-pacificsky\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-note__title\">\n\t\t\tSubmit your FAFSA application.\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\n<p>To get started, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\/filling-out\">Student Aid website<\/a> to learn more about the FAFSA and submit your application as <strong>early as possible<\/strong> to maximize the amount of aid you may receive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>School Code:<\/strong> 003800<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tComplete the FAFSA\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Funding sources for&nbsp;undocumented students&nbsp;are limited, so make sure to pay attention to&nbsp;the&nbsp;dates and deadlines related to&nbsp;the WASFA and financial aid&nbsp;to ensure you receive your maximum financial aid package.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wsac.wa.gov\/wasfa\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tComplete the WASFA\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\" id=\"scholarships\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU General Scholarship Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By applying for the WSU General Scholarship Application, you may become eligible for multiple scholarship opportunities. Even if your grades aren\u2019t perfect, apply! Awards can range from several hundred dollars to full coverage of tuition and&nbsp;expenses. In most circumstances, you can receive more than one scholarship at the same time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-note  wsu-note--border-autumn\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-note__title\">\n\t\t\tScholarship Open and Closing Date\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\n<p><strong>Opens<\/strong>: January 20<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closes<\/strong>: May 18<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;2025<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/futurecoug.wsu.edu\/portal\/scholarships\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tApply for General WSU Scholarships\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Spokane Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Spokane supports students through specialized scholarships, awarded annually. Some of these scholarships include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>WSU Spokane Eastern Washington University Transfer Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Executive Vice President of Health Sciences Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malkiat Chahal Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-note  wsu-note--border-autumn\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-note__icon wsu-icon wsu-i-calendar\" aria-label=\"Icon label\"><\/i>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-note__title\">\n\t\t\tDeadlines and information\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\n<p>Application deadlines and information will be posted Fall 2025.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/futurecoug.wsu.edu\/portal\/scholarships\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tApply for WSU Spokane Scholarships\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">College &amp; Program Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your college or program of study, you may qualify for additional scholarship opportunities. Contact your program or college for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\" wsu-list--columns-1\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.wsu.edu\/students\/scholarships\/\">College of Education Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nursing.wsu.edu\/resources-and-support\/college-of-nursing-scholarship\/\">College of Nursing Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmacy.wsu.edu\/pharmd\/resources\/costs-budgeting\/scholarships\/\">College of Pharmacy &amp; Pharmaceutical Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.wsu.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/financial-education-scholarships\/\">MD Program Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.wsu.edu\/speech-hearing-sciences\/student-resources\/\">Speech and Hearing Sciences Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.wsu.edu\/nutrition-exercise-physiology\/student-resources\/\">Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Other Forms of Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Student Aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International students are automatically considered for scholarships upon admission to WSU. You may also be eligible for various other awards from the university. <a href=\"https:\/\/ip.wsu.edu\/future-students\/tuition-fees\/scholarships-funding\/#int-academic\">Learn more about International student aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU provides individualized support to help ensure you receive the education benefits you are entitled to. <a href=\"https:\/\/va.wsu.edu\/pullman\/va-benefits\/\">Learn more about VA Educational Benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Employee Tuition Waiver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible State of Washington employees may enroll in up to 6 credits during the fall and spring terms, as outlined in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-60-70\/\">WSU Business Policies and Procedures Manual (BPPM 60.70)<\/a>. Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/spokane.wsu.edu\/studentaffairs\/enrollment-services\/\" data-type=\"page\">Student Enrollment Services<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses not eligible for the waiver:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>100% online (asynchronous) courses, including all Global Campus courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships, practicums, independent study, and other courses listed in the BPPM 60.70.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-sustaining courses. These are defined as courses not funded by state funds and fully dependent on student tuition and fees paid to cover the cost of instruction. 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