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 2018 Semester
Charges Begin Posting
Mid-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, please click here for more information.
Financial Aid Begins Posting
August 13
Grants, scholarships, waivers and accepted loans will begin disbursing. If you accepted loans, make sure to:
- Complete Entrance Counseling
- Sign Master Promissory Note
Click here for information about completing your MPN and Entrance Counseling
Refunds Begin Sending
August 14
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.
Click here to find out how to set up direct deposit.
Charges Due
August 20
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: September 4, 2018
- 5% Late Fee: September 18, 2018
- 7% Late Fee: October 3, 2018
Financial Aid Census
August 31
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!
For more information regarding the financial aid census policy, please click here.
Apply for 2019-20 FAFSA/WASFA
October 1
FAFSA and WASFA applications open for the 2019-2020 school year. The priority deadline for current students is: November 30, 2018
FAFSA: https://fafsa.gov/
Spring 2019 Semester
Charges Begin Posting
Late-November
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 click here for more information.
Financial Aid Begins Posting
January 2
Grants, scholarships, waivers and accepted loans will begin disbursing. If you accepted loans, make sure to:
- Complete Entrance Counseling
- Sign Master Promissory Note
Click here for information about completing your MPN and Entrance Counseling
Refunds Begin Sending
January 3
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.
Click here to find out how to set up direct deposit.
Charges Due
January 7
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: January 22, 2019
- 5% Late Fee: February 6, 2019
- 7% Late Fee: February 21, 2019
Financial Aid Census
January 18
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!
For more information regarding the financial aid census policy, please click here.
Submit Additional 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 2019 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, please click here for more information.
Financial Aid Begins Posting
April 29
Grants, scholarships, waivers and accepted loans will begin disbursing. If you accepted loans, make sure to:
- Complete Entrance Counseling
- Sign Master Promissory Note
Click here for information about completing your MPN and Entrance Counseling
Refunds Begin Sending
April 30
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.
Click here to find out how to set up direct deposit.
Charges Due
First Day of Summer Session
Charges are due the first day of classes.
For specific information about late fees, visit the Summer Session web page.
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: financialaid.wsu.edu
Phone: 509.335.9711
