Create an FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov (the FSA ID is your electronic signature for the application)

-Dependent Students: parents must also have or create an FSA ID

Gather the materials needed to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): federal tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned, bank and investment statements, and records of untaxed income

-Dependent Students: you will also need the same information for your parents

Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov and be sure to list UWSP’s Federal School Code: 003924

If requested, submit additional documentation to our office as soon as you are able

-Documents requested can be viewed in accesSPoint within the Task Tile

Apply for scholarships through the university/community/high school

Report any non-UWSP scholarships using our “Scholarship Reporting Form”
 

Accept, adjust, or decline your financial aid offer in accesSPoint

If you are accepting Federal Direct Loan(s), watch your Task Tile to:

Enroll in 6+ credits; some aid requires 12+ credits (for undergraduates)

Enroll in direct deposit: complete the accesSPoint task titled “SF Direct Deposit”

Consider signing up for the payment plan through the Student Financial Services office

Review financial aid disclosure information in accesSPoint
 

Review our webpage for more information about financial aid and scholarships

Create a budget, review regularly, and stick to it

Sign up for GradReady, our free online resource to help you succeed financially, academically, and personally at uwsp.gradready.com

View our Financial Literacy webpage

Review our Dates and Deadlines webpage

Check your UWSP student email often for messages regarding tasks or holds on your financial aid account