Financial aid application deadline is Feb. 15

Students who are applying for financial aid next year must submit a 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by Feb. 15 to best ensure eligibility for aid.

While several factors determine eligibility for any specific form of financial aid, meeting the Feb. 15 priority deadline is one factor that students can impact. The FAFSA is available online. Students are encouraged to submit FAFSA financial aid applications as soon as possible.

Students sometimes miss the deadline while waiting for W-2 tax information. Students and their family members may provide estimated income figures on their FAFSA in order to submit the FAFSA by Feb. 15. Students update the estimated information with actual values once they are known.

Additional information and helpful tips about completing the FAFSA are available on the WWU Financial Aid website.