The Financial Aid Timeline
A crucial key to successfully applying for, receiving and maintaining your financial aid package is to make sure that you meet all the key deadlines throughout the year! We've compiled a month-by-month guide of all the things you need to remember to do throughout the year. Some things happen more than once a year so it's critical that you pay close attention to dates!
January
Spring semester billing statements
You'll receive a notice from UWRF Student Billing that your spring semester statement is available to view through the eSIS student portal. Click the button for more information.
Early February
Financial aid is credited to accounts
Spring semester financial aid is credited to your account - provided all Financial Aid items on your eSIS To Do List are completed.
If you're a new Falcon (either first year or transfer), you must have submitted an official high school transcript to the Admissions Office showing your graduation date for financial aid to disburse.
Financial aid refunds
If you have excess financial aid after all your charges are paid, a refund will be processed shortly after disbursement. To receive your refund, you must set up direct deposit. Click the button to learn how.
March to May
Summer financial aid application
If you're planning to take summer classes, fill out a summer financial aid application AFTER you have registered for summer courses. Learn more at our Apply for Aid page.
April 15
IRS Tax Deadline
It's important that you and/or your family file your taxes properly for financial aid purposes. The tax filing deadline is typically April 15.
June
Satisfactory Academic Progress is evaluated
Satisfactory Academic Progress is evaluated for financial aid recipients after the end of spring semester. Keep an eye on your UWRF email for any communications regarding your academic progress as it relates to aid eligibility. By federal regulations, you must be making progress to continue to receive federal and state financial aid.
Financial aid letters begin to arrive (continuing students)
If you're a continuing student, you should expect to receive your Financial Aid Offer Letter sometime after the beginning of June. These letters are sent to students' UWRF emails so keep an eye out for them!
Summer
Complete first time federal student loan borrower
If you're borrowing a Federal Direct Loan for the first time next fall, you must complete the online Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note (MPN). Learn more at Receiving Your Aid (scroll down).
August
Fall semester billing statements
You'll receive a notice from UWRF Student Billing that your fall semester statement is available to view through the eSIS student portal. Click the button for more information.
Early September
Financial aid is credited to accounts
Fall semester financial aid is credited to your account - provided all Financial Aid items on your eSIS To Do List are completed.
If you're a new Falcon (either first year or transfer), you must have submitted an official high school transcript to the Admissions Office showing your graduation date for financial aid to disburse.
Financial aid refunds
If you have excess financial aid after all your charges are paid, a refund will be processed shortly after disbursement. To receive your refund, you must set up direct deposit. Click the button to learn how.
October
Complete the UWRF scholarship application (incoming first year students)
If you'll be starting at UWRF as a new student next fall, October is the time to complete your UWRF scholarship application.
November
Complete the UWRF scholarship application (current/continuing students)
If you're a current or continuing student, November is the time to complete the UWRF scholarship application.
December
25-26 FAFSA Opens
The 2025-2026 FAFSA opens. Keep in mind, the 2024-2025 FAFSA will remain open until June 30, 2025. Be sure to file for the correct academic year!
Satisfactory Academic Progress is evaluated for fall semester
Satisfactory Academic Progress is evaluated for financial aid recipients after the end of fall semester. Keep an eye on your UWRF email for any communications regarding your academic progress as it relates to aid eligibility. By federal regulations, you must be making progress to continue to receive federal and state financial aid.
Financial Aid
Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
