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Increasing Scholarship Eligibility for Qualifying Students

WSU Student Financial Services (SFS) is excited to announce a revision to our most popular scholarships for students who apply by January 31, 2015.  These changes will take affect next week.  First, we are extending the University Achievement Award (UAA) to more students by adjusting the GPA and SAT/ACT requirements Washington residents must meet.  More students are now eligible to receive the UAA valued at $4,000 ($2,000 per year for two years). The requirements are detailed here: http://uaacalculator.wsu.edu. » More …

Get Connected!

It’s easy to get a question answered or connect with a representative from WSU.

Let’s Chat!  WSU admissions representatives are available for online chatting during business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Pacific Time). If you or your student need a quick answer from a WSU representative, feel free to visit admission.wsu.edu/contact, and click on “Ask Our Admissions Reps”.  » More …

It’s time to Register for Orientation!

If your son or daughter has already accepted their offer of admission, please register for Alive! Orientation, or Transfer Registration Days (TRD), WSU’s mandatory orientation for incoming students. At Alive! and TRD, your son or daughter will meet with his or her academic advisor, register for fall classes, experience the WSU campus, discover involvement opportunities, and make friendships that can last a lifetime. In addition, Alive! and TRD have special events for the parents of incoming students. Registration and additional information can be found at alive.wsu.edu and transfer-days.wsu.edu. » More …

Keep Track of Important Financial Aid Deadlines with Social Media

Social media is on the mind of the Student Financial Services (SFS) office, and we want to connect to you! We regularly post important deadlines and useful financial-aid information we want students and parents to know about. Please follow us for the latest updates, timely financial aid news, key “need to know” FAFSA information, scholarships, fun facts, as well as what’s happening at WSU.  Check us out on Facebook and Twitter–like our page on Facebook (WSU Student Financial Services) and follow us on Twitter (@WSUFinancialAid). » More …

Week of Welcome

The week before fall classes begin is full of events and activities for your student and your whole family.  From golfing at WSU’s Palouse Ridge Golf Course to summer concerts and academic success workshops, this is a week your student will not want to miss.  Book your hotel rooms now as lodging will be limited.  Visit the Week of Welcome Website for a complete list of events in addition to those highlighted below. » More …

Financial Aid Delivery

How does my student receive financial aid?

All financial aid funds are first applied to pay student tuition and mandatory fees for the current term. If applicable, charges for housing and dining will be paid next.  Once these charges are paid in full, any financial aid in excess of these costs will be refunded to the student to use for other educational expenses, such as books, etc. Students may authorize WSU to deposit their refund into their bank account by signing up for direct deposit through zzusis, otherwise refunds are sent via paper check to the student’s preferred mailing address listed on their » More …