Students must be accepted for admission at Walters State before a federal financial aid application may be processed. Freshmen, transfer students, and students applying for re-admission should contact the Admissions Office at 1.800.225.4770 or 423.585.2685. Students must be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program to receive financial aid.
Students and Parents of Dependent students must create a Federal Student Aid ID. Your FSA ID is made up of a unique username and password that you create which will be used to confirm your identity. You will need an FSA ID to access your financial aid information on some of the U.S. Department of Education websites and to electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents, such as the FAFSA. Since your FSA ID is used to sign legally binding documents electronically it has the same legal status as your written signature. If you do not already have a FSA ID, click here to learn how to create your FSA ID.
Don't give your FSA ID to anyone including those that may be helping you complete the FAFSA. Sharing your FSA ID could put you at risk of identity theft!!
Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA as soon as possible beginning October 1 each year. Be sure to list Walters State as a school choice when completing the FAFSA (008863).
We encourage all students to apply early to avoid the rush. Funds are limited in some federal and state programs and awards are made to eligible students on a first come first served basis!
The FAFSA is also the application used for the Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA) and Tennessee Lottery Scholarships (TELS).
Check the accuracy of your Social Security number (and your spouse if married and parent(s) if dependent) on your FAFSA and other forms. An incorrect Social Security number will delay the processing of your financial aid application. Be sure and list your name as it appears on your Social Security card (and your spouse if married and parent(s) if dependent).
This is a free application and you should NEVER pay to file your FAFSA
After your FAFSA application is processed and if you provided an email address, the U.S. Department of Education will send a link to the online version of your FAFSA Submission Summary. You may view or review your FAFSA Submission Summary by following the directions found here: "How Do I View my FAFSA Submission Summary?" on the FSA website.
Verify that Walters State is listed as a school choice on this report (WSCC School Code 008863.) If not, using your FSA ID, sign in to your FAFSA application and add Walters State.
The schools that you listed on your FAFSA will use your information to determine your eligibility. It is possible that you may be required to submit additional information to your school to verify the accuracy of the data you provided on your application.
Submit a Walters State Scholarship application. The application is available beginning September 1 (for the following fall term) on our website.
Walters State Scholarships Application
All students are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submission is February 1. Late applications will not be accepted.
The WSCC Scholarship Committee meets in April of each year to review scholarship data and to make the awards. Each award recipient will be notified by mail regarding the type of scholarship they have been offered. Students are required to submit a scholarship acceptance form by the date indicated on the letter in order to be eligible for the scholarship. Once all acceptance letters are received, additional scholarships may be awarded based on scholarship offers that were declined.
Students are responsible for monitoring MyWS. Students should check their account frequently to review current Financial Aid status (satisfactory academic progress, active messages, holds), Eligibility status (missing documents) and Award information. It is critical that you respond to all requests for additional information promptly.
First time visitors will need to Activate Your Walters State Account
Financial Aid Quick Help Guide for MyWS
Reminder, the primary mode of communication at Walters State is through your Senators Mail account.
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