Frequently Asked Questions

• What is verification? What are the common verification problems?

• What is financial aid?

• What is the FAFSA?

• What does the priority deadline mean?

• What determines independent student status?

• I filed my FAFSA and I am awaiting admission to Western Washington University. When do I get my financial aid award?

• I filed for re-admission to WWU, when do I get my award?

• What kinds of student loans are available?

• What is a subsidized loan?

• What is an unsubsidized loan?

• What other federal loans are available?

• I applied for a Direct Loan and a Parent PLUS Loan. What is a Master Promissory Note?

• Can I sign a Promissory note electronically?

• What are emergency loans?

• Where do I apply for an emergency loan?

• How do I find out about work-study or scholarships?

• How can I find part-time student employment while attending Western?

• My financial circumstances have changed. How do I request a revision?

• I want to change my student contribution because I lost my job. How do I do that?

• I changed my mind about getting loans. What can I do?

• I turned down my work-study award and want a loan instead. What do I do?

• How long do revisions take to process?

• Correspondence Courses

• I am on financial aid probation. What does that mean?

• I want to transfer to WWU, but I do not have a high school diploma or GED. Can I receive financial aid?

• I am transferring to WWU with college credits; however, I am being asked for my high school transcript. Why?