New Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students

Your Path to Financial Aid at UWG

For Returning Students

As a Continuing UWG Undergraduate Student, you're welcome to follow these five easy steps to apply for and obtain financial aid!

Continuing students are those that have previously enrolled and completed semester(s) at UWG!

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Financial Aid Basics

Many students have questions and concerns about how much college costs. Fortunately, there are a number of financial aid options available.

Visit the Momentum Center

Financial Aid Basics Videos

Tuition and Fees

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.

Find a breakdown of current amounts here.

Now that you know more about how financial aid can help you, move to the next step: “Apply”.

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Apply

FAFSA

Applying for financial aid is the most important step in your financial aid journey. Begin this step by completing your FAFSA application! 

Getting Started with FAFSA Video

UWG FAFSA School Code is: 001601

Fill out your FAFSA

Scholarships

We should receive your application in three to five days, and then you can move to the next step: “Check.”

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Check the Status of Your Financial Aid

Once you have completed your FAFSA, UWG will receive your application within five business days. Sign in to your Banweb account through OneLogin to see if you have been awarded or if you have additional steps to complete or paperwork to turn in.

OneLogin

Verification

Some of our students are selected for verification or have additional documents that they need to complete. Learn more about the verification process here.

 What is verification?

If you log in to Banweb account and do not see any requirements to complete move to the next step “Accept”.

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Accept & Understand Your Financial Aid

Review your award in Banweb and see the links for more information on the type of aid you were awarded. Search: "My Financial Aid" once you have signed into OneLogin.

OneLogin

 Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer

Once you have reviewed your award and accepted your funding, check to see if you have remaining balance you need to address. You must allow 3-5 business days for accepted loans to show on your student bill.

Do you need help or have questions?

Visit the Momentum Center for Assistance

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Check Your Balance

Once you have accepted your funding and completed any additional steps needed to receive your aid, it’s time to check you balance. Sign in to OneLogin to view your balance. Search: "My Current Bill" once you have signed into OneLogin.

OneLogin

If you owe a balance:

If you have a credit (estimated refund):

Finish

Keep Your Financial Aid

As a student, being financially successful also means maintaining your financial aid eligibility. Make sure you are meeting the requirements.