If you are not sure that all your documents have been turned in, you can find that information in your LionsLink account.
View View Financial Aid Guide in Full Screen Tip: For the remainder of the 2021-22 school year, the Financial Aid Office continues
to use the existing FAM (financial aid management) system. Financial Aid information for 2022-2023 can be accessed through LionsLink
in late Spring. Check the Financial Aid website for the most up-to-date information. Funding your education is possible using federal or state aid. Apply for federal or
state financial aid. OR After receiving your award email from LWTech, you will be able to log into LionsLink
to review these awards. Go to the LWTech LionsLink Portal and click on ‘ctcLink Login’. Enter your ‘ctcLink ID’ number, and click on the ‘Next’ button. Then enter your ‘Password’ and click on the ‘Verify’ button. Tip: If you forgot your password, click on ‘Password Help’ to reset it. Additional directions
can be found in the Reset Your LionsLink Account Password tutorial. Make sure you are viewing information for LWTech. If you attend multiple institutions,
use the ‘Gear Icon’ on the top right of your Dashboard to change institutions (college name). On the left side navigation bar, click on ‘Financials’. Tip: Depending on the size of your screen, you may need to click on the ‘hamburger’ menu icon on the left side of your screen to expand the menu options. In the newly appeared dropdown, select from the following options: Tip: Tip: Need to know terms? Visit the Student Services Glossary page.Step 1
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Currently, emergency grants applications are taking an average of 2 weeks to process. Learn more about emergency grants below.
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).
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.
Please note that the 2024/2025 FAFSA will not be available until later in the year. It is scheduled to be released in December 2023.
Apply by or before the priority deadline date for the quarter you wish to attend.
See above for current processing times.
The Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is for people who are non-citizen
students unable to file for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
You must meet one of the two criteria listed below:
I don't know if I qualify for WASFA.
Note: if you have completed the FAFSA, you have already applied for federal and state financial aid and do not need to complete the WASFA unless your college asks you to.
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).
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.
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.
Please check the status of your 2023/2024 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.
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Financial Aid Zoom Link (see hours above)
There are a few ways to receive assistance with your financial aid application:
Meanwhile, if you need assistance with your financial aid application, feel free to contact the Federal Processing Center at (800) 4-FED-AID for help with the FAFSA, or the Washington Student Achievement Council at (360) 753-7800 for help with the WASFA.
Please note, that you only need to fill out one application (FAFSA or WASFA), not both.
Summer Quarter 2023 through Spring Quarter 2024:
There are also many helpful articles and/or videos that can also give you the information you need to complete your application.
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.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is committed to providing access to information for all, therefore we are taking the following measures to ensure accessibility of the college’s public facing website (LWTech.edu), and third-party platforms utilized by students, staff, and community members.
The college is currently conducting an audit to determine the extent to which its website and third-party platforms are compliant.