Dates and Deadlines for Financial Aid
January 1st - New FAFSA is Available
Next year’s Free Application for Financial Aid (
FAFSA)
is available online. File your FAFSA as soon as you complete your
taxes.
March - Award letters
The Financial Aid Office begins mailing award letters to new
freshmen.
March 15 - Priority Date for Filing the FAFSA
Continuing applicants should submit their FAFSA data on or before
March 15 to be considered in the initial awarding process.
April 15th - Tax Deadline
The tax deadline with the IRS is April 15th. Keep copies of your tax
documents as they may be needed by the Financial Aid Office.
May - Award Letters to Continuing Students
Financial Aid Award letters for the upcoming summer, fall, and
spring are emailed to applicants.
May 15 - UWSP Financial Aid
Application Deadline Date
Although Financial Aid applications continue to be processed on a
weekly basis throughout the year, it is important to complete all
application requirements prior to May 15 preceding the award year.
After this date, some funds may be depleted. This is UWSP's deadline
date to complete the FAFSA and all other application requirements.
August - Stafford Loan Certification and School Bill
Stafford loan certifications for Stafford loan borrowers are
transmitted to Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation. School
billing statements for fall are sent from the school business office
with the payment plan information.
September (early) - Credit and Refund
Fall financial aid is credited to your account and any refunds will
be available within a day or two. You may sign up for direct deposit
on your myPoint.
January (mid) - Credit and Refund
Spring financial aid is credited to your account and any refunds
will be available within a day or two. You may sign up for direct
deposit on your myPoint.
