Events and Deadlines
January 1st - First day that students may complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming school year.

March 1st - First date that Request for Information letters, requesting documents needed for awarding financial aid, are mailed to students.

March 31st - Priority filing deadline for WCU to recieve a completed FAFSA for the student requesting financial aid.

April 1st - All Summer School Supplement forms must be turned in to the Financial Aid Office.

April 1st - First date that Financial Aid Award Notifications are mailed to entering students who have completed the FAFSA and submitted all requested documentation to the Financial Aid Office.

May 15th - First date that Financial Aid Award Notifications are mailed to continuing students who have completed the FAFSA and submitted all requested documentation to the Financial Aid Office.

June 1st - Last date to have completed all requested paperwork and still have a reasonable chance to be awarded Financial Aid prior to receiving your Statement of Account (bill) from the WCU Business Office.

July 1st - First day Special Conditions Appeal Forms will be available to students.

July 2nd - All required Financial Aid paperwork must be turned in by the close of business in order to be eligible for a financial aid deferment for the August 2nd payment deadline.

August 2nd - Payment is due for fall semester by close of business for all registered students.

August 20th - Last day to submit an Alternative Loan application and have the loan certified prior to the start of school. Loans not certified by the school can not be used to defer payment of the student bill.

August 13th - All required Financial Aid paperwork must be turned in by the close of business in order to be eligible for a financial aid deferment for the August 23rd payment deadline.

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