January 1st - First day that students may complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

March 1st - First date that Request for Information letters, requesting documents needed for awarding financial aid, are mailed to students

March 31st - Priority filing deadline for WCU to recieve a completed FAFSA for the student requesting financial aid

April 1st - All Summer School Supplement forms must be turned in to the Financial Aid Office.

April 1st - First date that Financial Aid Award Notifications are mailed to students who have completed the FAFSA and submitted all requested documentation to the Financial Aid Office

June 1st - Last date to have completed all requested paperwork and still have a reasonable chance to be awarded Financial Aid prior to receiving your Statement of Account (bill) from the WCU Business Office.

July 1st - All required paperwork must be turned in to be eligible for the August 1st Deferment Deadline.

July 1st - First day Special Conditions Appeal Forms will be available to students.

July 5th - Approximate date for Statement of Account (bill) to be mailed requesting that the statement be returned, with any money due, by the stated deadline. If the student intends to enroll at WCU, it is important to return the Statement of Account even if financial aid covers the entire amount of the bill. Failure to do so will cause the students classes to be dropped.

August 1st - All students that have ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS turned in to the Financial Aid office by July 1st will be issued a deferment based on loan eligibility. Notification of this deferment will be sent to each student receiving one. This will prevent classes from being cancelled on August 1st.

August 15th - Students who submit ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS to the Financial Aid Office after the July 1st deadline, but prior to the August 15th will be issued a deferment based on loan eligibility. Notification of this deferment will be sent to each student receiving one.