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Some tips about applying for federal financial aid:
- Do it as early as possible. The best aid packages go to the earliest applicants, as some funding is limited and awarded to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis. The process can take several weeks. Finacial Aid Process page has more information about the steps you need to take.
- Be sure to correctly report your housing status (on/off-campus or living with relatives).
- Select all the types of aid you are interested in. You may always turn down a loan or work-study later.
- Check with the Records and Research office to insure all your transcripts have been received.
- Remember to re-apply annually. You can submit the next academic year's FAFSA on or after January 1 of each year.
Other important tips:
- Please keep your address current. You may update your address in the in the Registration Office or online through Webadvisor.
- Return to the Financial Aid Office all required forms, documentation, verification, corrections and/or new information in a timely fashion.
- Read, understand, and accept responsibility for all forms and agreements you sign and keep copies of every item for your records.
- Understand the terms and conditions governing all assistance received.
- Maintain satisfactory progress and good academic standing as defined by the college.
- Know and comply with the institution's Return of Title IV Funds Policy.
- Review CWC's Standards of Satisfactory Progress. It is important to understand, so you don't lose your aid!
- Follow your program of study-only those courses required to earn your degree are applicable toward federal aid funds.