Additional Finanical Aid Options
Review the information below to determine a course of action most appropriate for your situation.
- If you have not yet filed for financial assistance using the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" you should do that immediately. Click here to apply
- If you have applied for financial assistance and have received an award letter indicating the types and amounts of aid you are eligible for make sure that you follow the instructions contained on the award letter insert to accept and process your loans and accept the federal work study award.
- If you applied for financial assistance you may have received a letter indicating you did not demonstrate financial need sufficient to receive grants and other need-based awards at the University. This determination was made by comparing the cost of attendance from the University to your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculated from information you submitted on your FAFSA.
The table below indicates other reasons why you may not have received an award and provides guidance as to what you should do:
Reason |
Action |
| You selected "NO" student loans on the FAFSA |
Request a New Loan |
| You selected “NO” workstudy on the FAFSA |
Email finaid@uwrf.edu to check eligibility and request Federal Work Study |
| You are enrolled in a non-financial aid eligible program |
Contact Admissions or the Registrar's Office |
| You have reached your aggregate limit for Stafford loans |
Email finaid@uwrf.edu to make an appointment to see a counselor in the Office of Financial Assistance |
If you or your family have unusual circumstances that have not been considered when you completed the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA) check the table below to determine your options.
Circumstance(s) |
Action |
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Loss of employment and/or income(self and/or family member)
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Divorce/separation of family member(self/parent)
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Death of a family member(parent - spouse)
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Other financial circumstances(adjustmentsfor rent/utilities or exceptional unisured medical cost
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Unique family situations
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Email finaid@uwrf.edu to make an appointment to see a counselor in the Office of Financial Assistance |
Costs for childcare while attending school and/or mileage adjustments to/from school not considered in our "cost of attendance" |
Complete the Additional Expense form (pdf format) |
Use the table below to search for additional financial assistance.
