For 2022-2023, we are reviewing applications submitted on or before February 2022 for students registered for summer, fall, and winter quarters. Please continue to check this webpage for updated processing times.
Please check the status of your 2022/2023 award on the LionsLink Student View Login before attempting to contact the office with any questions.
2021/2022 award information can still found at the Student Portal Login. You will need your social security number or taxpayer ID number or WAFSA ID number to log-in. If you've not used the Student Portal before, please view the How to Use the Financial Aid Student Portal video before logging in.
LWTech is committed to your success, and we recognize emergencies can sometimes get in the way. In order to keep you on track to graduate, limited emergency funding may be available to registered students who have a current financial emergency (not projected costs for your program). Currently, emergency grants applications are taking an average of 2 weeks to process. While emergency funds are available each quarter, the college generally runs out of funds within the first few weeks of each quarter. It is rare that applications in excess of $2,000 are approved. To apply, complete the emergency grant application.
For ongoing education expenses, please apply for financial aid whenever possible. Workforce Development (WFD) may provide assistance with tuition, books, advising, and individualized support services for those who qualify. Complete the Start Next Quarter Survey to find out more!
The Financial Aid office helps students seeking financial assistance meet their educational expenses at LWTech. Students need not be low income to qualify for some types of financial assistance. Students may apply for most types of financial aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid, see information below).
Please check the status of your 2022/2023 award on the LionsLink Student View Login before attempting to contact the office with any questions. How-to-Training Guides can help you navigate LionsLink and view your financial aid status in our new system.
Customer Service Hours for Winter Quarter 2023
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Because the FAFSA must be submitted each academic year (summer through spring), it is advised that students apply as soon as possible after October 1, before the year they will be attending LWTech (for example October 1, 2022 for attending during the 2023-2024 academic year). The Application Process page has detailed information on how to apply for financial aid.
Apply by or before the priority deadline date for the quarter you wish to attend. See above for current processing times.
Email Notifications
Financial Aid sends notices and communications by email to your preferred e-mail address in LionsLink. If you want to opt out of electronic communications, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
We can help you with your FAFSA or WASFA on Zoom on Wednesdays at 2:00. Meanwhile, if you need assistance with your financial aid application, feel free to contact the Federal Processing Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID for help with the FAFSA, or the Washington Student Achievement Council at (360) 753-7800 for help with the WASFA.
2022-2023 Application - What You Need
Summer Quarter 2022 through Spring Quarter 2023:
There are also many helpful articles and/or videos that can also give you the information you need to complete your application. Please note, that you only need to fill out one application (FAFSA or WASFA), not both.
Meanwhile, if you need assistance with your financial aid application, feel free to contact the Federal Processing Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID for help with the FAFSA, or the Washington Student Achievement Council at (360) 753-7800 for help with the WASFA.
Non-citizen students unable to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), due to immigration status may be eligible to complete a Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) if they meet one of the two criteria listed below:
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Thurs, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Closed to the public
Sat-Sun, Closed