Financial Aid

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Financial Aid at LWTech

Financial aid provides funding to help cover the cost of your education. Grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships make college more affordable. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) is the single most important part of securing financial aid to help pay for your LWTech degree. These applications open every year on October 1.

Learn More About the Financial Aid Process

Important Updates for Summer & Fall 2025

To receive financial aid for these terms, complete the 2025–2026 FAFSA or WASFA as soon as possible. Your 2025-2026 Financial Aid Application covers Summer 2025 through Spring 2026.

Fall Quarter starts September 29, 2025
Winter Quarter starts January 5, 2026
Spring Quarter starts April 6, 2026

Current Processing Time: We will provide an updated processing time for Fall 2025 by Friday, August 8. Please note that processing time is for financial aid applications after all requested documents have been received. Completed applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

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Financial Aid Help Center

Apply for Financial Aid

Applying for aid may seem daunting, but we're here to help! 

Check Your Aid Status

After completing your FAFSA or WASFA, verify you don't have any outstanding documents to submit!

View & Submit Documents

Find and submit all requested documents.

Receiving Your Financial Aid

Learn more about what to do after you receive your financial aid award letter.

Workshops & Support Resources

Need help with your financial aid application?

Types of Financial Aid

There are many types of aid, grants, and scholarships available to qualifying students

Understanding Tuition, Fees, & Cost of Attendance

Before starting college, it's important to understand the full cost. Find tuition, fees, cost of attendance, and tools to help you make informed decisions.

Contact Us

We offer in-person and virtual support hours.

 

Additional Financial Support Resources

 

Veteran Benefits

Veterans and their dependents using education benefits can visit our Veteran Services webpage and use the Get Started Checklist to connect with our School Certifying Official and Veteran Advisor.

Workforce Development (WFD)

For ongoing education expenses, apply for financial aid when possible. Workforce Development may offer tuition, book, advising, and support services for eligible students.

Undocumented Students

Undocumented students and DREAMers may be eligible for state financial aid through the WASFA, as well as grants and scholarships to help pay for college.

Scholarships

Scholarships are monetary awards given by organizations or donors to help pay for education. Students must meet specific criteria, such as program of study, financial need, or academic excellence, to qualify.

 
 
 
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Student Emergency Grant

We’re here to help you stay on track, even when unexpected financial emergencies arise.

Limited emergency funds are available each quarter for currently registered students facing immediate financial challenges—not for ongoing or projected program costs. 

Apply for an Emergency Grant

 
 
 
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