Financial Aid
Financial Aid Disbursements to Your Student Account
Your financial aid can pay the quarterly charges on your student account as long as you have:
• Accepted the aid offered
• Signed Master Loan Promissory Note (one time only)
• Completed loan New Borrower's Entrance Counseling (one time only)
• Enrolled in classes
• Met Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements
• Have no holds
Financial aid will pay onto your student account the day after registration closes for the quarter.
Grant aid and tuition waivers will be adjusted for students who are not enrolled full-time. Adjustments are made after registration closes for the quarter. If your grant is reduced, it will not be reinstated if you are able to add classes after the official Change of Schedule period ends.
Refunds
Return of excess payment (financial aid disbursement amount exceeds applicable student account charges due)
You will receive an email from the Office of Student Financial Services when a refund check is ready* or a direct deposit has been processed. This is typically three days following census date. *Please note, checks will not be available for pickup at this time and we encourage signing up for direct deposit.
To avoid late charges and financial holds, it is advisable to monitor your account on MyCWU and promptly pay any charges that are added after census date. Census is taken immediately following the close of the official change of schedule (Add/Drop) period.
See Student Accounts Office (SFS) 963-3546
Privacy Law
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), CWU cannot release information about your account or your financial aid to anyone but you – the student – even if your parents pay for your college costs. You can authorize CWU to release information regarding financial aid, billing, grades and/or disciplinary action or enrollment status to anyone of your choosing for a specific amount of time, by signing the Release of Information Form in the presence of a CWU staff member in the Financial Aid Office, Student Affairs Office, or the Student Financial Services Office. If you download the form and fill it out on your own, you will be required to have the form notarized for your protection. You may rescind this authorization at any time by written notice.
Loans
If a loan inadvertently disburses to your account, you may return the funds by contacting the Financial Aid Office and sending a check to CWU within 14 days to have the loan canceled, even if you have already cashed or deposited your refund check. You also may write VOID and return the refund check if you change your mind. Loan eligibility requires at least half time enrollment.
Paying Your Bill
You pay your bill at Student Financial Services in Bouillon Room 101, or by going to Student Accounts. See make a payment on CWU homepage.
Authorization Form - Student Financial Services
You may sign a form in the Office of Student Financial Services which authorizes CWU to apply your federal aid funds to any charges. Without that authorization we may apply federal funds only to tuition, fees, and university room and board. We recommend that you sign the form to allow your aid to pay for book charges, Student Health Center charges, which helps to avoid late fees and holds. You are encouraged to check your student account before the registration period for the next quarter. If you have a hold, your registration may be delayed, making it harder to get the classes you want.
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Financial Aid
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