Financial Aid
About
Financial Aid Office during COVID-19
Current hours:
In Person/Phone:
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fridays closed
Visit www.clark.edu/covid-19 for more information about college operations at this time.
How to contact us:
- Gaiser Hall, Room 101
- Phone: 360-992-2153
- Fax: 360-992-2864
- Email: finaidmail@clark.edu
Federal School Code: 003773
The Financial Aid office provides different types of funding to help you cover the cost of education expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
We can assist you with understanding what types of financial aid are available, and how each of them works, including student loans, grants, work study, and scholarships.
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Contact
You can now book appointments with us!
If you need assistance with your Financial Aid, schedule a virtual or on-campus appointment with a Financial Aid Representative. All appointments are scheduled through Microsoft Bookings. Virtual appointments are hosted through Microsoft Teams.
Schedule a virtual appointment
For Virtual Appointments - If joining from a desktop, simply follow the weblink provided
in your original email confirmation or email reminders. After following the link,
you’ll have the option to join the meeting directly on the web or to download the
windows web app. Both options work great!
If joining from a mobile device, follow the weblink provided in your original email confirmation or email reminders. After following the link you’ll be prompted to download the Teams app if not already installed. A download of Microsoft Teams is required to join your appointment on a mobile device.
Schedule an in-person appointment
For In-Person Appointments - Please arrive to the Financial Aid Office in GHL 101
3-5 minutes prior to your appointment with photo ID. Check-in with a staff member
to let them know of your scheduled appointment time.
Important Dates for Financial Aid
Priority Processing Dates are the recommended dates to have your application and all documents completed and submitted to the Financial Aid Office. If you meet the Priority Processing deadline and registered for classes, the Financial Aid Office will process your file and produce an award eligibility notification before the start of the term.
Term |
Priority Processing Date |
CENSUS Date |
Summer 2022 |
April 4, 2022 |
July 14, 2022 |
Fall 2022 |
July 5, 2022 |
September 30, 2022 |
Winter 2023 |
September 19, 2022 |
January 13, 2023 |
Spring 2023 |
January 3, 2023 |
April 14, 2023 |
If you missed the established priority processing dates (above) that does not mean that you will not receive Financial Aid. It does mean, however, that it is more likely that you will not find out your award eligibility until after the term has begun.
2022-2023 Financial Aid Application Information
Once you complete your 2022-2023 financial aid application, you will receive a confirmation email from our office notifying you of the next steps in the process. Please continue to monitor your preferred email and access your student homepage, until you receive notice of your award status. We utilize the "Task" tile to prompt you to complete "To Do" list items and send notifications via your "Message Center" tile as well. Your award will be posted in your "Financial Aid" tile after you are processed. Please be aware this process can take some time and we appreciate your patience.
First day to apply for your 22-23 FAFSA/WASFA: October 1, 2021
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step for determining what funds you may qualify for to cover the cost of college.
- Learn how to fill out the FAFSA form, and browse common FAFSA topics
- See what the FAFSA Process looks like (PDF).
- How to create an FSA ID
- FAFSA and FSA ID Tips for Parents
- After the FAFSA: What Happens Next
The Washington Application for State Financial Aid or (WASFA) is a free application for state financial aid for students who are not eligible for federal aid because of immigration status, including undocumented students. State financial aid could include Washington College Grant (formerly the State Need Grant), the College Bound Scholarship, or State Work Study.