This checklist is designed for you to print and use as a guide for your financial aid process.
Financial Aid Checklist:
- Apply for Admission to the University. (NOTE: Applicants must have complete files in both the Admissions and the Financial Aid offices before aid can be awarded.)
- Complete the FAFSA form as soon as the application is available. When completing the FAFSA, the applicable tax return does need to be completed. (NOTE: Using estimated income data does delay processing.) If possible, utilize the IRS Data Retrieval Tool when completing your FAFSA. The federal school code for WTAMU is 003665. By using this federal school code, WTAMU will receive the results electronically.
- Results of the FAFSA will be sent to you via email. Review all information. If corrections need to be made, access studentaid.gov, Log In with your FSA ID and Password. Once you are logged in select the FAFSA year that needs corrections. If corrections are processed successfully you will receive an email confirmation from the Department of Education.
- If WTAMU is not listed as a college on the application, you will need to submit a correction to your FAFSA.
- Apply for Admission to the University. (NOTE: Applicants must have complete files in both the Admissions and the Financial Aid offices before aid can be awarded.)
- Complete the FAFSA application.
- Complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note at studentaid.gov
- Apply early - meet all priority dates and deadlines to ensure you are awarded quickly.
- Use name and social security number as they appear on your social security card - be sure to provide complete, accurate information.
- Respond to all requests for information from the federal processor or Financial Aid - sometimes delays will occur if we need additional information to process an award.
- Include name and WTAMU student ID on all forms.
With few exceptions, state law gives you the right to request, receive, review and correct information about yourself collected on these forms. If you or your family has questions please contact our office so our employees can help.