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How to Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships 

 

  1. Apply for admission to Weber State University.

    This application takes 10 minutes and is only done once.

    Apply to Weber

    Bonus! When you're admitted to Weber, you're automatically considered for academic scholarships based on the information you provided on your application.

  2. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

    This application takes about 30 minutes and should be completed every year. The aid year begins fall semester and extends through summer semester. 
             
    The 2024-25 FAFSA covers fall 2024, and spring and summer 2025. The 2024-25 FAFSA uses your 2022 tax return.

    The 2025-26 FAFSA covers fall 2025, and spring and summer 2026. The 2025-26 FAFSA uses your 2023 tax return.

    School code: 003680
    2024-25 FAFSA is open
    2025-26 FAFSA opens: Dec. 2024
    Scholarships will be awarded year-round

    Need help completing your FAFSA? Make an appointment for a free one-on-one session.

    - Allows you to find out your award sooner
    - Could help you get more grant funds
    - Helps you get your aid before the semester starts
    - Can also qualify you for scholarships

    Complete Your FAFSA

  3. Create your Financial Aid Verify account.

    If additional information is required for your file, Financial Aid Verify allows you to view your financial aid requirements and submit your requirements electronically. You will only need to create an account once. More info on Financial Aid Verify.

    You will not be able to create a Financial Aid Verify account until Weber State University has received your FAFSA. Please allow 5 to 10 business days from the day you submit your FAFSA for us to receive it.

    TIP: If you list a text message phone number when creating your account, our office will text you with important updates to your file.

    Our office reserves the right to correct your FAFSA based on the information we receive.

    Create Your Account

  4. Fill out the Planned Enrollment Levels.

    This only takes a moment to report your planned enrollment, living arrangements, and your interest in work-study.  This will help us award you more accurately.

  5. Set up a profile in Scholarship Universe and apply for WSU and private donor scholarships. 
     

    Scholarships will be awarded year-round
    Incoming first-year scholarship priority deadline: Jan. 1

    You can fill out one application to be eligible for on-campus scholarships and have access to thousands of national scholarships! It takes 30 minutes to one hour to set up an account. You will have to go in every year to apply for the scholarships you want to apply for and make sure your information is up-to-date to ensure you see all of the scholarships you are eligible for. You do not need to reenter your information each year, just make sure it is up-to-date.

    Scholarship applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you apply, the better.

    TIP: If you are applying for an activity scholarship, contact the department awarding the scholarship for any additional deadlines or requirements.

Not a “typical” student?

The financial aid process is the same for nearly all students, but some of you need to know additional information:

I've Applied. What's Next?

Receiving Financial Aid and Scholarships