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- Paying for College
Paying for College
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The reality of paying for college can be a stressful component of earning a degree.
Sources of Financial Aid
There are a number of ways to pay for college, including scholarships, savings, grants, loans, and aid. Familiarize yourself with the various scholarships and types of financial aid that are available for prospective college students. These pages offer basic information about different types of aid and links to sites that will provide more in-depth discussions on these topics.
1) Loans
2) Grants
3) Federal Work-Study
4) Scholarships
5) Military Aid
6) College Payment Plans
7) Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
8) Military Dependent Program
Note: To apply for grants, federal loans, or work-study, you must apply using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Financial Aid Workshop Links
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What will I need to fill out the FAFSA?
To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), you will need:
- Your Social Security Number
- Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Your 2020 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- An FSA ID to sign electronically.
Dependent students will need the same from their parent(s)
