This webpage will assist you as you navigate through your finances at WSU. Please review the information below to learn more about the timeline for charges, financial aid, housing and dining, and important reminders.
Fall Semester
Charges Begin Posting
Mid-to-late-July
Registered students will begin seeing charges posted for:
- Tuition
- Mandatory Fees
- Room & Board
- Applies to Residence Halls and University Owned Apartments.
- Room & Board Charges will be automatically placed in a payment plan.
Financial Aid Begins Posting
One Week Prior to the First Day of Classes
Grants, scholarships, waivers and accepted loans will begin disbursing. If you accepted loans, make sure to:
- Complete Entrance Counseling
- Sign Master Promissory Note
Refunds Begin Sending
One Week Prior to the First Day of Classes
Once financial aid has paid off your due charges, any remaining aid will be sent to you as a refund. Check your address for a check in the mail. Keep in mind, not every student will get a refund. For the fastest way to receive a refund, enroll in Direct Deposit.
Charges Due
August 24
Charges are due the first day of classes.
The following late fees will be assessed if charges are not paid on time.
- 5% Late Fee: September 22, 2020
- 7% Late Fee: October 7, 2020
Financial Aid Census
September 4
On this day, WSU will take a “snapshot” of your enrollment for the semester. This snapshot determines what financial aid (loans and grants) you will receive for the term.
Finalize your class schedule before Census!
Apply for the upcoming FAFSA/WASFA
October 1
FAFSA and WASFA applications open for the 2020-2021 school year. The priority deadline for current students is: November 30, 2020
Spring Semester
Charges Begin Posting
Beginning of December
Registered students will begin seeing charges posted for:
- Tuition
- Mandatory Fees
- Room & Board
- Applies to Residence Halls and University Owned Apartments.
- Room & Board Charges will be automatically placed in a payment plan please
Financial Aid Begins Posting
Will vary for Spring 2021!
Grants, scholarships, waivers and accepted loans will begin disbursing,
- For Professional & Health Science students – Aid will begin disbursing January 4th
- For Undergraduate & Graduate students (term was delayed until January 19th) – Aid will begin disbursing January 11th
If you accepted loans, make sure to:
- Complete Entrance Counseling
- Sign Master Promissory Note
Refunds Begin Sending
One Week Prior to the First Day of Classes
Once financial aid has paid off your due charges, any remaining aid will be sent to you as a refund. Check your address for a check in the mail. Keep in mind, not every student will get a refund. For the fastest way to receive a refund, enroll in Direct Deposit.
Charges Due
January 11
Charges are due the first day of classes.
The following late fees will be assessed if charges are not paid on time.
- 3% Late Fee: February 2, 2021
- 5% Late Fee: February 17, 2021
- 7% Late Fee: March 4, 2021
Financial Aid Census
January 30
On this day, WSU will take a “snapshot” of your enrollment for the semester. This snapshot determines what financial aid (loans and grants) you will receive for the term.
Finalize your class schedule before Census!
Submit Verification Documents
February 15
This date is WSU’s priority deadline for students that have been selected for the Financial Aid Verification process. To remain eligible for all federal, state and institutional grants, students must submit all the additional information that has been requested by this date.
Summer Semester
Charges Begin Posting
Mid-April
Registered students will begin seeing charges posted for:
- Tuition
- Mandatory Fees
- Room & Board
- Applies to Residence Halls and University Owned Apartments.
- Room & Board Charges will be automatically placed in a payment plan.
Financial Aid Begins Posting
April 27
Grants, scholarships, waivers and accepted loans will begin disbursing. If you accepted loans, make sure to:
- Complete Entrance Counseling
- Sign Master Promissory Note
Refunds Begin Sending
April 28
Once financial aid has paid off your due charges, any remaining aid will be sent to you as a refund. Check your address for a check in the mail. Keep in mind, not every student will get a refund. For the fastest way to receive a refund, enroll in Direct Deposit.
Charges Due
For More Information
Student Financial Services
Web: financialaid.wsu.edu
Phone: 509.335.9711
Student Accounts
Web: studacct.wsu.edu
Phone: 509.335.9651
Housing and Dining
Web: housing.wsu.edu
Phone: 509.335.8625
Other Campus Student Financial Services Contact Information
Spokane Campus
E-mail: spokane.financialaid@wsu.edu
Phone: 509.385.7905
Vancouver Campus
E-mail: van.finaid@wsu.edu
Phone: 360-546-9559
Tri-Cities Campus
E-mail: tricities.financialaid@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-372-7228
Everett Campus
E-mail: finaid@wsu.edu
Phone: 509.335.9711
