Students planning to attend Western Nevada College in Fall 2022 should begin submitting their 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2022-2023 FAFSA filing period opened Oct. 1, and financial aid officials are advising students not to wait.
The earlier a student submits the application, the better chance the individual has of receiving financial aid.
The WNC Financial Aid Office encourages all students to apply early. There are a number of financial aid programs that award students on a first-come, first-served basis, and we want students to complete their forms early to qualify for those programs, said WNC Director of Financial Assistance JW Lazzari.
Furthermore, by completing your FAFSA closer to the opening filing date, the quicker youll then receive your Student Aid Report. With the report in hands, youll be able to better plan for your upcoming academic year, whether that means increasing your scholarship applications, finding or increasing your employment and/or applying for student loans.
Students who have applied for financial aid in the past have an easier time completing their 2022-23 FAFSA since some information is pre-populated on their new form.
Because of the financial hardship to many families triggered by the coronavirus, students may be eligible to have their financial aid adjusted. A lost job or a significant change to household income reported on your federal tax return could lead to a financial aid adjustment. There will be questions on the application that will address this situation. After submitting your application, contact WNC to discuss your financial situation.
To file a FAFSA application, go to www.studentaid.gov/FAFSA or fill out the form in the myStudentAid mobile app, which is available on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
According to Lazzari, WNC Financial Aid staff are available to help students with the application, virtually, over the phone or in person; please check us out at wnc.edu/financial.
For more information, phone 775-445-3264 or email finaid1@wnc.edu.