Financial Aid Updates and Announcements
- The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSSA) are both officially open! If you plan to attend college next year (Summer 2026 through Spring 2027). Please submit the 2026-2027 or as soon as possible. If you are unsure which one to submit you can use the .
- FAFSA庐 Pro Tip: When listing colleges on your FAFSA庐, make sure WOU (Federal School Code: 003209) is at the top 鈥� or at least in the top three 鈥� so your FAFSA庐 is sent to WOU for processing.
- We have begun loading 2026-2027 FAFSAs into our systems in anticipation of the new school year! To get an early start on paperwork requirements, please create your account if you have not done so already.
- Due to recent legislation there are updates and changes to Federal Financial Aid eligibility and processing for the 2026-2027 award year.
- We have implemented a new Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy as of Fall term 2025. Going forward, all SAP Appeals must be submitted by the census date each term to be considered for Financial Aid for that term.
- Spring Term 2026 Appeals 鈥� Due by census date, Friday, April 10th, 2026.
2025 – 2026 Award Year Dates
| Term | Term Begin Date | Disbursement Begins | Census Date | Term End Date |
| Summer ’25 | 6/23/2025 | 6/20/2025 | 7/4/2025 | 8/29/2025 |
| Fall ’25 | 9/29/2025 | 9/23/2025 | 10/10/2025 | 12/12/2025 |
| Winter ’26 | 1/5/2026 | 12/29/2025 | 1/16/2026 | 3/20/2026 |
| Spring ’26 | 3/30/2026 | 3/26/2026 | 4/10/2026 | 6/12/2026 |
2026 – 2027 Award Year Dates
| Term | Term Begin Date | Disbursement Begins | Census Date | Term End Date |
| Summer ’26 | 6/22/2026 | 6/12/2026 | 7/3/2026 | 9/04/2026 |
| Fall ’26 | 9/28/2026 | 9/18/2026 | 10/09/2026 | 12/11/2026 |
| Winter ’27 | 1/4/2027 | 12/29/2026 | 1/15/2027 | 3/19/2027 |
| Spring ’27 | 3/29/2027 | 3/19/2027 | 4/09/2027 | 6/11/2027 |
Use your self-service financial aid processes below!
Contact Financial Aid for Help
We are available by phone or email!
We are happy to assist with general questions and application inquiries.听
Contact 503-838-8475 for assistance.听
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm
Front Desk
In-Person Services
Monday thru Thursday 8am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
**Walk-in appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the following days/times:
Monday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
贰尘补颈濒听finaid@wou.edu to ask questions or submit requested information. 听
Book an Appointment
Financial aid counselors want to help!听
We can help you learn about financial aid options and听 financial literacy.听
Schedule in-person/phone/virtual appointments with your counselor using the icon.
Location: WOU Welcome Center, Room 140
Additional Resources
WOU FEDERAL SCHOOL CODE
(003209)
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