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Big news! The 2025-26 FAFSA is open now, and serves as your student aid application for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026. Complete your 2025-26 FAFSA today at www.fafsa.gov or click the link below! Looking for the 2024-25 FAFSA? You can find it at the same link, under "Need the 2024-25 FAFSA?"
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Who's a Contributor?

With changes to the FAFSA, all contributors (parents, spouses, or legal guardians) need an FSA ID. Click the Who's A Contributor Wizard link below for more information.
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We're Here to Help.

Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming. We understand and are here to help. We included all necessary information, tools, and resources you need here on UWG's Office of Financial Aid website. If you prefer to speak to a Financial Aid Advisor, just give us a call or send us an email.

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A university education is an investment – of both time and money – in your future. But the return on that investment comes in more forms than just financial.

At the University of West Georgia, we offer a range of opportunities at a competitive price point. Affordability isn't just a consideration: it's part of our mission. We're here to help you put an education from UWG – one that ranked us the No. 7 public university in Georgia for earning potential by Payscale.com – within reach.

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Know Your Costs

The cost of attending the University of West Georgia can vary, depending on a student's classification, residency status, method of instruction, and/or degree program. Check out estimates of what it will cost to take a courses at UWG.

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File Your FAFSA

UWG FAFSA School Code is: 001601

Each year's FAFSA refers to the aid year from August through the following July. For example, the 2024-25 FAFSA is for Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025. The 2025-26 FAFSA is for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.

See our Dates and Deadlines page for more information about FAFSA and scholarship deadlines.

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Financial Aid Resources

Explore Types of Financial Aid

Explore the main types of financial aid and learn what is available to you:

Search for Scholarships

You can save more at UWG and borrow less. UWG offers variety of scholarships you may qualify for. View info on all scholarship opportunities or visit our UWG Scholarship Portal.

Search for Scholarships

Check Your Aid Status

When UWG receives your FAFSA information, your financial aid account information can be viewed within your OneLogin account. Log in to your account to view and accept your award offer.

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Contact Us

Contact Office of Financial Aid

Phone: (678) 839-6421 

Need in person assistance? Visit us at the Momentum Center! | 8:00am - 5:00pm (ET)
finaid@westga.edu