Financial Aid

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TODAY'S TOP TIPS

Breaking news! The 2027-28 FAFSA is now available at studentaid.gov.

  • Check your Bucs email regularly – we send important information to this email.
  • Check your cashier account to ensure there are enough funds to cover your tuition!

Please visit your student portal and navigate to the Student Financials Card “View Offer” button for the latest information regarding your financial aid.

Want more tips? See our FAQs!

Be one of the 76% of students who graduate from FSW debt free.

Apply for financial aid every year!

The Office of Financial Aid and Cashier Services at FSW helps students secure financial aid to make affording college easier through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

A FAFSA needs to be completed every year to determine eligibility for grants, loans, work study opportunities, and/or FSW scholarships.

Important Deadlines

Fall 26

  • Compact B Term

    • October 13 & October 19 – Tuition payment due dates.
    • October 1 through October 19 – Financial Aid book buying days

  • First Day of Classes

    • Standard & Compact A – August 24
    • Express Term – September 9
    • Compact B Term – October 1

Spring 27

  • Standard and Compact A Terms

    • January 10 & January 14 – Tuition payment due dates.
    • December 1 through February 2 – Financial Aid Book buying days

  • Express Term

    • January 24 & January 26 – Tuition payment due dates.
    • December 1 through February 2 – Financial Aid book buying days

  • Compact B Term

    • March 2 & March 4 – Tuition payment due dates.
    • February 8 through March 4 – Financial Aid book buying days

  • First Day of Classes

    • Standard & Compact A – January 11
    • Express Term – January 25
    • Compact B Term – March 3

Quick Financial Aid FAQs and Facts

Find this and more on our Financial Aid FAQ page.

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