Financial Aid
Financial Aid Applications Processing Time
Files are reviewed in order that they are complete. The file completion date is the date the application was submitted, as long as all required paperwork was submitted within three weeks of notification. If required paperwork is submitted after the three-week window, the file completion date is the date the last required document was received.
For 2021-2022, we are currently processing files for currently registered students who completed their files during or before May 2022. For those registered for spring quarter and who have a complete file, we will be offering a payment deferral for tuition. Please check your LWTech email closer to quarter start for this letter and contact us if you have questions (see available hours below).
For 2022-2023, forms will be available later this spring. Please ensure that you have completed your 2022-2023 financial aid application, and check your email regularly to ensure you get timely notifications when we contact you regarding your file. Please do not submit 2021-2022 forms for 2022-2023. We thank you for your patience.
Check Your Application Status
Please check the status of your award at the Student Portal Login before attempting to contact the office with any questions. 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 Processing Time
Currently, emergency grants applications are taking an average of 1 week to process.
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).
Customer Service Hours and Availability
Please check the status of your award at the Student Portal Login before attempting to contact the office with any questions.
- You will need your social security number or taxpayer ID number or WAFSA ID number to log-in.
- If you have not used the Student Portal before, please view the How to Use the Financial aid Student Portal video before logging in.
Customer Service Hours - Spring Quarter 2022
Monday
- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Zoom (via computer or phone)
- 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- In-person services at the Financial Aid Office (West Building, W209)
Tuesday
- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Zoom (via computer or phone)
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- In-person services at the Financial Aid Office (West Building, W209)
Wednesday
- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Zoom (via computer or phone)
- 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- In-person services at the Financial Aid Office (West Building, W209)
Thursday
- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Zoom (via computer or phone)
- 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- In-person services at the Financial Aid Office (West Building, W209)
- No customer service available after 2:30 p.m.
Friday
- No customer service available.
Zoom Information
Using Zoom
- Zoom can be used on a computer, tablet, with the link above.
- You can call in via phone at (253) 215-8782
- Meeting ID: 880 0714 0958
- Zoom does not require registering for an account.
- Visit Zoom.us/resources or Zoom help and how-tos for more information and help videos.
Apply Early
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, 2021 for attending during the 2022-2023 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.
Supporting Documentation
If a Financial Aid staff member asked for additional paperwork to process your application, you can submit that documentation here. You will be asked to login using your LWTech email and password.
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.
Workshops
FAFSA/WASFA help
We can help you with your FAFSA or WASFA on Zoom on Wednesdays at 2:00. You will be placed in a private breakout room, and a financial aid advisor will stop in to help you individually with your questions. 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.
2021-2022 Application - What You Need
Summer Quarter 2021 through Spring Quarter 2022:
- 2019 tax return
- 2019 W2s
- Parents' tax information if dependent
- Non-filers may need to report 2019 untaxed income totals; please bring documentation with you
- Students who are permanent residents will need to reference their permanent resident card number
2022-2023 Application - What You Need
Summer Quarter 2022 through Spring Quarter 2023:
- 2020 tax return
- 2020 W2s
- Parents' tax information if dependent
- Non-filers may need to report 2020 untaxed income totals; please bring documentation with you
- Students who are permanent residents will need to reference their permanent resident card number
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:
- Completion of a high school diploma or GED or equivalent, and have lived in Washington State for one year prior to starting classes at LWTech and signed a residency affidavit in the WASFA application or Enrollment Services office and qualify for in-state tuition, or
- DACA (whether status is current or expired) students who meet Washington State residency
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