Financial Aid – Get Help Paying for College

Thank you for visiting the Financial Aid Office! Our team is here to serve both prospective and current students alike with helpful answers and resources. Whether you are exploring options for funding your future or already enrolled at WOU, you will find the insights you need within our pages.

Please take a look around our site, and if you have further questions, contact us!

Note: Financial Aid has partnered with Ascendium Education Solutions to provide annual student debt letters to those who have received federal student loans at WOU. Review your letter to learn about interest rates and lifetime loan limits.

2024 – 2025 Award Year Dates

Term Term Begin Date Disbursement Begins Census Date
Summer ’24 6/26/2024 6/18/2024 7/5/2024
Fall ’24 9/30/2024 9/24/2024 10/11/2024
Winter ’25 1/6/2025 12/31/2024 1/17/2025
Spring ’25 3/31/2025 3/25/2025 4/11/2025

2024 – 2025 Award Year Dates

Term Term Begin Date Disbursement Begins Census Date
Summer ’24 6/26/2024 6/18/2024 7/5/2024
Fall ’24 9/30/2024 9/24/2024 10/11/2024
Winter ’25 1/6/2025 12/31/2024 1/17/2025
Spring ’25 3/31/2025 3/25/2025 4/11/2025

2025-2026 FAFSA® coming December 1, 2024!

Our self-service mobile financial aid process is here!

Contact Financial Aid for Help

We are available by phone or email!

We are happy to assist with general questions and application inquiries. 

Contact 503-838-8475 for assistance. 

Monday-Friday 10am-5pm

Front Desk

In-Person Services

We are open for walk-ins:

Monday thru Thursday 9am-5pm

Friday 10am-5pm

Email finaid@wou.edu to ask questions or submit requested information.  

Book an Appointment

Financial aid counselors want to help! 

We can help you learn about financial aid options and  financial literacy. 

Schedule in-person/phone/virtual appointments with your counselor using the Navigate icon.  

Location: WOU Welcome Center, Room 140