Next year's Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) is available online. File your FAFSA as soon as you complete your taxes.
Continuing applicants should submit their FAFSA data on or before March 15 to be considered in the initial awarding process.
The Financial Aid Office begins sending/emailing award letters to new freshmen.
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.
Financial Aid Award letters for the upcoming summer, fall, and spring are emailed to applicants.
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 1st 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.
Summer is the beginning of our award year, therefore, if you are registered at least half-time during the summer session(s) you will be awarded financial aid. Summer 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.
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.
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.