The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed on July 4, 2025 brings many changes to federal student aid programs. Most of these changes are effective starting July 1, 2026 and will affect students for the 2026-27 school year. The Department of Education may also make further adjustments prior to July 1, 2026. Federal Student Loan […]
On April 27, 2025 Washington State fully passed the Conference Budget, which includes changes that affect funding for several state aid programs. Federal and institutional funding is not affected by the Washington State budget. For a breakdown of which financial aid programs are state, please visit our Grants and Waivers page. At a Glance Most […]
Whether you’re just kicking off the semester or coming back to double check a deadline, this post will help you navigate the timeline of your financial aid. This post focuses on undergraduate students and some dates and requirements may vary for graduate, post-bacc or professional students. If you fall into one of those categories, please […]
Summer session at WSU is a great way to get ahead on your studies, but you’ll need to be aware of several important differences in how summer financial aid works compared to the rest of the academic year.
Federal aid such as Pell Grant and federal loans have lifetime limits. When you are nearing your eligibility limits, Student Financial Services reviews your account and calculates your remaining eligibility. If you have received a communication from our office letting you know you are close to your lifetime limit for loans or Pell Grant, there […]
Washington State residents enrolled in qualified state support programs are now able to access the maximum Washington College Grant earlier and easier than ever before through the state’s new program, Washington College Grant-Connect!
A Better FAFSA … For the first time in decades, a significant overhaul to the US FAFSA is underway. The 2024-25 school year will be the first to use this new FAFSA, and while the changes are for the better, the transition has been bumpy. WSU Student Financial Services is committed to standing by all […]
