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Important Dates & Deadlines

Apply to Western

Aug 1, 2019: Apply to Western
The earlier, the better.
Western uses a rolling admissions policy, which allows students to apply at any time. The earlier you’re accepted, the better you’re set up for housing, classes and financial aid. If you’re accepted by Nov. 1, 2019—and are eligible for merit aid—you’ll receive an additional $500 your first year. Apply now.
Complete FAFSA

Oct 1, 2019: Complete FAFSA
Before you do:
a. Student and parent create FSA IDs (fsaid.ed.gov)
b. Compile student and parent 2018 tax info
c. Set aside approx. 1 hour
d. Western’s school code: 001372
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens Oct. 1, 2019 and makes you eligible for grants, loans, scholarships and work-study. Start your FAFSA.
Merit Scholarship or Tuition Discount

Oct 2, 2019: Merit Scholarship or Tuition Discount
Once accepted to Western, you’re considered.
Visit western.edu/cost to learn whether your GPA and test scores qualify you for a merit scholarship. If not, your state of residence could qualify you for 150 percent of in-state tuition via the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) or Central Plains (CP) discount programs. Learn more about our tuition discount programs at western.edu/tuition-discount.
Early Action Discount Deadline

Nov 1, 2019: Early Action Discount Deadline
Mark your calendar.
If you’re accepted by Nov. 1, 2019— and are eligible for merit aid—you’ll receive an additional $500 your first year. Apply now.
Tentative Award

Dec 1, 2019: Tentative Award
Look for this starting early December 2019.
You'll receive a tentative award in the mail, which is a first look at your estimated financial aid. Estimates include eligible scholarships, grants, work-study and loans.
FAFSA Priority Deadline

Mar 1, 2020: FAFSA Priority Deadline
Submit by March 1, 2020, for best award.
To optimize your eligibility for loans and grants, fill out the FAFSA at fafsa.gov by the March 1, 2020, priority deadline.
Note: After the priority deadline, you can still submit a FAFSA, although without priority status.
Official Award & Checklist

Mar 15, 2020: Official Award & Checklist
Look for this starting mid-March 2020.
Once you’ve been accepted and completed a FAFSA, you will see your award by mail and Western email. Included will be the Financial Aid Checklist containing important instructions: how to accept full or partial loan amounts, complete entrance counseling and loan agreements.
Common Scholarship Application

Apr 1, 2020: Common Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 1, 2020.
Looking for more aid? You can apply for many scholarships via Western’s Common Scholarship Application. To browse and apply for scholarships, visit western.edu/common-scholarships.
Note: For information about all Western scholarships, visit western.edu/scholarships.
Submit Tuition & Housing Deposits

May 1, 2020: Submit Tuition & Housing Deposits
Join the Mountaineer family.
Pay your tuition and housing deposits to lock in your place among Western’s Class of ’24. Class registration opens May 1, 2020. Tuition deposit must be submitted to take the registration survey, which is the key to building your first class schedule. Western’s housing survey becomes available in March; deposit by then to select a roommate and housing.
Receive Statement of Charges

Jul 1, 2020: Receive Statement of Charges
A first look at your actual charges.
You’ll receive your statement of charges in the mail or view it via MyWestern in early July. Take time to read carefully. Don’t be alarmed when scholarships, grants and loans aren’t applied right away; they disburse Aug. 14, 2020.
Tuition Payment Due

Aug 24, 2020: Tuition Payment Due
Deadline: Aug. 24, 2020.
After your aid disburses, you can pay your bill in full or set up monthly payments throughout the semester. Pay or set up a payment plan via your MyWestern account or by calling, emailing or visiting the Cashier’s Office:
970.943.3003 | cashier@western.edu | Taylor Hall 314

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Financial Aid

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Staff

Nancy Duetsch Senior Financial Aid Counselor S-Z Phone: 970.943.2282 Email: nduetsch@western.edu Office Location: Taylor Hall 314	Paula Giavasis Work Study Coordinator Phone: 970.943.3028 Email: pgiavasis@western.edu Office Location: Taylor Hall 314
Carrie Shaw Director, Student Financial Services Phone: 970.943.3085 Email: cshaw@western.edu Office Location: Taylor Hall 314	Taylor Spezze Financial Aid Counselor Hi-R Phone: 970.943.7044 Email: tespezze@western.edu Office Location: Taylor Hall 314
Tanner Stillwell Assistant Director - Student Financial Services Phone: 970.943.3043 Email: tstillwell@western.edu Office Location: Taylor Hall 314	Colby Stinson Financial Aid Counselor A-He Phone: 970.943.2281 Email: cstinson@western.edu Office Location: Taylor Hall 314

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