Financial aid can be confusing, but we're in this together! Follow the steps below to apply for financial aid. Remember that completing the FAFSA is free and we recommend completing your financial aid application early!
For all UW-Eau Claire campuses, the FAFSA Federal School Code is 003917.
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Complete the FAFSA application.
You can submit your FAFSA as early as October 1 of the year prior to the fall you want to attend. We recommend applying before March 15 to receive your award letter before May.
Be sure that you list UW-Eau Claire as one of your college choices. For all UW-Eau Claire campuses, the FAFSA Federal School Code is 003917.
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Net Price Calculator
You can find out what your financial aid award might look like by using our Net Price Calculator.
You can check your financial aid status within CampS and provide any additional information requested. Your financial aid file must be complete before we can award any financial aid.
NOTE: The federal government will select some students to complete a verification of their financial aid application. If you are selected, you will be contacted by UWEC and we will work closely with you to compile documents needed for verification.
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Review your aid offer
You will be notified when your financial aid award is ready to view in CampS. There are different types of aid with different responsibilities around each of them. To help you make the best decision for yourself, we want to make sure you understand each of the different types of aid.
