How Do I Apply?

Pell Grant, Ford Direct Student Loans, Federal Work Study, etc.

Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - School Code: 001601
Click here for some helpful steps for completing the FAFSA

Hope Scholarship

How do I apply as an Incoming Freshman?
- Complete GSFAPPS at http://www.gacollege411.org/.
How do I apply as a Transfer/Readmit/Nontraditional Student?
- Complete GSFAPPS at http://www.gacollege411.org/
- Complete HOPE Inquiry Form under Online Forms #11 and return it to the Enrollment Services Center in Parker Hall or fax it to 678-839-6439.

The Department of Education requires that we verify a percentage of all students who complete the FAFSA.
If selected for verification, you would be required to provide additional documentation before any aid can be processed.
You would be notified via UWG email of any documents needed.
- Any needed documents would also be posted on your Banweb account - just click:
  1. Student Services & Financial Aid
  2. Financial Aid
  3. My Eligibility
  4. Eligibility Requirements for Aid Year.
If selected for verification, your file is not complete until all documents are received and processed. Your file should be completed by the priority deadline for each semester to ensure that financial aid can be processed by the fee payment:
- Fall – July 1st
- Spring – November 1st
- Summer – April 1st

Financial Aid Home at The University of West Georgia