Application Deadlines

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Need Access Application must be filed by March 1 for priority consideration of available funds. FAFSA applications received after the deadline will be processed in the order received. Need Access grant applications filed after the deadline will only be considered if funds remain following review of on-time requests.

While no action can be taken on your request for aid until you have been admitted, do not wait until your admission decision is received to submit your application(s).

Subscribe to Financial Aid Calendar

Add to Google calendar:
1. Copy this link: http://www.wcl.american.edu/wcl_events/event_vcalendar.cfm?calendar=1027
2. In Google Calendar click the down arrow next to Other calendars.
3. Select Add by URL and paste the link.

Add to Apple or Outlook Calendar:
1. Click here to to veiw the Financial Aid Office Event calendar.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the “ICAL 2.0” button.

Filing Deadlines

Date	Deadline Type	Document	Who
March 1st	Priority	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov School Code: 001434	All (including incoming students not yet accepted)
March 1st	Absolute	Need Access Application www.NeedAccess.org	All Seeking WCL Grants (including incoming students not yet accepted)
May 1st	Absolute	WCL Supplemental Information Form Financial Aid Forms Page	Returning Students seeking WCL Grants
May 1st	Priority	Summer Aid Application Financial Aid Forms Page	Summer Students
May 1st	Priority	Apply for GradPlus Loans StudentLoans.gov	Summer Students
July 1st	Priority	Apply for GradPlus Loans StudentLoans.gov Do not apply before June 1st to avoid multiple credit checks.	Accepted Incoming and Returning Students
August 1st	Priority	Entrance Counseling StudentLoans.gov	First-Time Borrowers at WCL
August 1st	Priority	Complete Both the Stafford and GradPlus Loan MPN StudentLoans.gov	First-Time Borrowers
August 1st	Priority	Accept Your Awards my.american.edu	Accepted Incoming and Returning Students

Absolute Deadline – If missed, processing is continued on an exceptional basis through appeal. Appeals must be submitted in writing.

Priority Deadline – Forms are processed in the order received; filing late may result in a delay of funds.

FAFSA & Need Access – New forms are available January 1st.

Summer Aid Application – New form is available in early spring. Notice is posted.

WCL Supplemental Information Form – New form is available in early spring. Notice is posted.

Applying for GradPlus & Private Loans – Apply by the deadline but not before June 1 (unless taking Summer classes) to avoid another credit check before loan certification/processing takes place.