Financial Aid Office

Lake Washington Institute of Technology
West Building, Room W209
11605 132nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8106 (office)
(425) 739-8144 (fax)
financialaid@lwtech.edu

Title IV School Code for FAFSA: 005373

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  

*Please note:  The office closes at 4:30 p.m. the day before holidays

Financial Aid News

Student Portal: You may now check the status of your application and view a summary of aid awarded for the current award year on-line.  Select "Student Portal" from the menu on the left.

PICKING UP FINANCIAL AID CHECKS:  Attendance Verification Forms are no longer needed to pick up a financial aid check!  Checks may be picked up at the Cashier's window with a photo ID.  

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS:  The financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy has been revised effective July 1, 2011, in compliance with federal regulations.   To view the new policy, click here or select "Satisfactory Academic Progress" from the menu on the left.

REMEMBER:  Make sure to apply by or before the priority deadline date for the quarter you wish to attend. Due to the tremendous volume of applications received this year, processing time may be as long as 12 weeks or more from the date an application is complete. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.

FAFSA Online Workshop
Need help completing your FAFSA , Free Application for Federal Student Aid? A financial aid advisor can help you apply online. Attend a FAFSA Online Workshop held in the  West Building, Room W403, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. on these Thursdays:

• January 12, 2012

• January 26th, 2012

• February 9th, 2012

• February 23rd, 2012

• March 8th, 2012

• March 22nd, 2012

What to bring to the FAFSA Online Workshops

2011-2012 FAFSA (Summer Quarter 2011 - Spring Quarter 2012): Bring your 2010 tax return or income information (tax return information may be estimated if not completed). Dependent students will need parent's 2010 tax return or income information as well. Eligible non-citizens will need their eight or nine digit Alien Registration Number.    2012-2013 FAFSA (Summer Quarter 2012 -Spring Quarter 2013):  Bring your 2011 tax return or income information.

The primary mission of the Financial Aid Office is to help students seeking financial assistance meet their educational expenses at LWIT. We will strive to treat students and colleagues respectfully, to be consistent and ethical in our procedures and policies and timely in providing services. The Financial Aid Office will work collaboratively with other areas of the college wherever possible to achieve the common goal of furthering student success and helping to achieve the educational mission of LWIT.