Financial Aid

Financial Aid Applications Processing Time

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.

• As long as you have turned in all your documents to the financial aid office, right now you just need to wait for your file to be processed. If you are not sure that all your documents have been turned in, you can find that information on LionsLink or you can follow this helpful online guide. We process files in the order students applied, so the earlier you turned in your financial aid application the earlier you will get your award. As soon as your aid is processed, it will show in LionsLink.
• It may also be helpful to explore community resources while you are waiting. You can learn more about community resources online.
• For those who have applied and are waiting to have their financial aid file reviewed, we will automatically defer your winter quarter tuition payment, as long as you have completed all required checklist items and have met satisfactory progress requirements. There will no longer be a form you need to sign.
  • Please note that a payment deferral is not a guarantee of aid eligibility. If found ineligible for aid, or if your aid offer doesn't fully cover the amount due, it is your responsibility to pay the balance owed.
  • For more information about aid eligibility, please see our Financial Aid Policies webpage.
    
    

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.

Emergency Grant Applications

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!