2. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
Our mission:
Provide excellent customer service with the highest level of courtesy and respect.
Dedicate ourselves to assisting students to navigate through the financial aid process which is critical to educational success.
Go “above and beyond” to ensure we have helped our customers achieve their educational goals.
Safeguard the institutional eligibility for federal and state student aid programs.
Bouillon 2nd Floor
(509) or
Monday – Friday: 8am to 5pm
Counselors Available
Monday – Friday:
9am to 4pm
Social Media
This presentation assumes that you have already completed the FAFSA and have been awarded aid. If you have questions about the FAFSA application or any additional documents that are required before aid can be awarded please contact our office.

3. Basic Student Eligibility Requirements:
Must have final high school/transfer transcript on file with admissions office
Must be enrolled at least ½ time
Must be taking courses required for program
Must meet satisfactory academic progress requirements
Must not be in default on a federal student loan nor in repayment of a federal grant
Enrolled by the census date
@CWUFinAid

4. REVIEW YOUR AID AWARD on MyCWU,
then…
Make a budget for each quarter
Accept only the aid you need
Reduce offered aid if necessary
Never stop looking for and asking about SCHOLARSHIPS
Costs to attend might include room & board, transportation/commuting expenses, books & supplies, and other personal, miscellaneous expenses related to your education.

5. BE INFORMED My.CWU.edu Your one source for all things CWU
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
@CWUFinAid
Financial Literacy and Budgeting Info
CWU Financial Aid Website
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6. SUBMIT INFORMATION ONLINE
You can upload Financial Aid documents to your “To Do List” from your MyCWU account
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7. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID:
Gift Aid: does not have to be paid back
Tuition Awards
Grants
Scholarships
Self Support: award is either earned through employment or must be paid back after graduation
Work Study
Loans (Sub, unsub, PLUS)
Private loans-bank/credit union

8. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID cont.:
THIRD PARTY SUPPORT
GI Bill
Veterans Benefits
Third Party Assistance
Many 3rd party payments go directly to Student Accounts

9. Log of all emails sent to the student from the Financial Aid Office
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10. Work Study Similar to any other student employment position on campus
How it works
Work Study is awarded based on a student’s “need”
Need calculation:
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Expected Family Contribution (EFC – from the FAFSA)
“Gift Aid” (grants, scholarships, waivers, etc.)
Work Study Eligibility
Student works the hours
Student receives a paycheck
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11. Work Study Eligibility Requirements
Must have completed the FAFSA
Must have “need”
Must be in good academic Standing
Must be enrolled in at least ½ time (6 credits for undergrads, 5 credits for grads)
PRO:
Reduce the amount you borrow
Work experience
CON:
Less money at the start of the quarter when charges are due
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12. FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS! www.studentloans.gov Activating Student Loans
Master Promissory Note
Entrance Counseling
Activating Parent PLUS Loans
PLUS Request
PLUS Master Promissory Note
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Both students & parents need an FSA ID to sign!
(This is the same FSA ID used to sign the FAFSA)

13. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)
SAP is required to maintain eligibility and will be reviewed starting the conclusion of your first quarter of attendance.
Institutional Aid
Maintain good academic standing
State Aid
GPA requirement
Quarterly credit completion
Maximum time frame
Federal Aid
Annual credit completion
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View the full policy on the CWU Financial Aid website!

14. CWU Payment Plan Fall 2018 open enrollment:
September 22nd – October 1st
More information online at
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15. REFUNDS OF AID FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
Only processed after tuition, fees & other charges are paid in full
Processing begins10 days after quarter begins
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16. Direct Deposit Fastest and most secure way to receive refund
Complete a Direct Deposit Form at Cashiers Office Barge Hall 104 or online thru your MyCWU portal!

17. HELPFUL HINTS! Processing times vary. Peak periods can be slower.
Minimum of 4 weeks
Check at least weekly
View your to-do list at my.cwu.edu
Read the Conditions of Award Policy
Included in your award letter
File the FAFSA every year
Scholarship Central Application: Oct 1 - Feb 1
Submit final transcripts to Admissions
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Ask questions!

18. FAFSA Use your 2016 tax information to complete the application
Access the IRS Data Retrieval Tool for accurate income information
CWU priority deadlines synced with the Scholarship Central Application:
October 1 – February 1
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19. Central Washington University’s Partnership with FATV
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21. Central Washington University’s Financial Aid Answers 24/7 website - cwu.financialaidtv.com
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23. QUESTIONS? Connect with the Office of Financial Aid
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, counselors available today!
Bouillon Hall, Room 232
Call Center
Web
Facebook
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24. Student Employment

25. Mitchell Hall 1st Floor (509) 963-3053
Open M-F 8am-5pm

26. Student Employment Eligibility
Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits to work on-campus
Undergrad Students
Credits
Hours
Half-Time
6-11
69/month or
approx 15/week
Full-Time
12+
20/week
WAC

27. Employment Verification
The Federal Government requires that all employees fill out a Form I-9 when they get a job
Must show original and current documents to HR
One thing from List A or one thing from List B AND C
Common documents we see:
Your student must have these documents when they move to Ellensburg!
List A
US Passport
List B:
Driver License
School ID Card
List C:
Social Security Card
Original or Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate

28. On-Campus Job Board: https://careers.cwu.edu
Where Do I Look for Jobs?
On-Campus Job Board:
Off-Campus Job Board:

29. Get Notification of New On-Campus Job Postings:
acebook: CWU Student Employment