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Student Financial Services

Financial Aid

Three Types of Financial Aid

Aid you pay back 

Nearly every student who applies is eligible for federal student loans.

If student loans and other aid aren’t sufficient, Parent PLUS Loans and private education loans are also available. Specific loan programs are also available to graduate and professional students. 

Aid you don’t pay back 

Grants are awarded based on financial need. 

Scholarships are awarded based on a wide variety of criteria. Good grades will always help, but you can also receive scholarships based on financial need, academic interests, talents, community service, leadership, and career goals. 

Employment opportunities 

WSU Everett offers several on-campus jobs. For more information about job openings, contact Anna McLeod, Director of Student Services, at anna.mcleod2@wsu.edu.  

How to get financial aid

Nearly everyone is eligible to receive some form of financial aid. Take these steps to get started:

  1. Apply for admission to WSU.
  2. Complete the FAFSA. You must do this every year to keep receiving aid. WSU FAFSA Code: 003800
  3. Estimate your costs to attend WSU.
  4. Find and apply for scholarships. Do this every year to ensure you’re considered for all applicable awards.

To maximize your aid chances, make sure you meet all applicable deadlines.

Financial Aid Resources

WSU Priority Dates and Deadlines

Please note: Dates are subject to change due to the implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act and when institutions will receive the necessary application information.

Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Aid Year: Dates and Deadlines

  • December 1, 2024: FAFSA/WASFA Opens.
  • January 31:
    • WSU General Scholarship Priority Deadline.
    • FAFSA/WASFA priority date for new & current WSU students.
  • March 31: Additional Documentation priority date for new and current WSU students.
  • December 1, 2025: Additional Documentation priority date for new and current WSU students attending Spring 2026.

Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 Aid Year: Priority Dates and Deadlines

Due to the most recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) on further delays for institutions to begin receiving applicant data, WSU has extended our 2024-2025 priority dates and deadlines. Our goal is to provide flexibility to students and families with the assurance that we stand ready to assist with navigating unforeseen delays. Below are the updated priority dates and deadlines:

  • December 2023: FAFSA Opens.
  • Early January 2024: WASFA Opens.
  • May 1, 2024: WSU General Scholarship Deadline.
  • June 1, 2024: FAFSA/WASFA priority date for new and current WSU students.
  • July 31, 2024: Additional Documentation priority date for new and current WSU students.
  • December 1, 2024: Additional Documentation priority date for new and current WSU students attending Spring 2025.

After you complete the FAFSA and apply for admission, WSU will send a letter (usually in December or January) outlining your next steps and detailing how much financial aid you’re eligible to receive.

FAFSA Code: 003800

Additional assistance is available! Contact Alex Tadio at alexander.tadio@wsu.edu or (425) 418-9077.