Financial Aid Process

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File your FAFSA. The priority deadline for Indiana residents is on April 15.
Deadline is for students who are 21st Century Scholars or are eligible for the Frank O'Bannon Grant.

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View Financial Aid Status

1. Login to go.pfw.edu with your PFW username and password.
2. In the Financial Aid card, select Financial Aid Requirements.
3. In the Home tab, under Student Requirements:

• Satisfied requirements will be labeled "Completed" in green.
• Unsatisfied requirements will be labeled "Need Document" in yellow.
• If a hold exists, a red Holds section will appear above the Student Requirements section.

NOTES: 
If unsatisfied requirements exist on your account, please check your goPFW portal or PFW email inbox for more information. Your financial aid will not be disbursed until all requirements have been completed. 

Federal Loan Requirements

1. Login to studentaid.gov with your FSA ID.
2. Click Menu at the top right and then click Grants and Loans
3. Under the Get a Loan column:

• Select Master Promissory Note (MPN) and complete the steps. 
• Select Loan Entrance Counseling and complete the steps. 
  Upon completion of both requirements, allow 3-5 business days for processing.

Accept Financial Aid Awards

1. Login to go.pfw.edu  with your PFW username and password.
2. In the Financial Aid card, select Financial Aid Requirements.
3. Click on the Offer tab.
4. Scroll to view offered amounts.
5. To accept applicable funds, click the Select box, under the Take Action column.
6. Choose Accept, Decline, or Modify.

NOTES: 
Scholarships, grants, and other non-repayable forms of financial aid are accepted for you automatically.
When modifying offered funds, the amount you enter will be split equally between the fall/spring terms.
By allowing awards to disburse, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions found at https://www.pfw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid/policies-procedures-and-forms 

1. Login to go.pfw.edu with your PFW username and password.
2. In the Bursar Student Account Information card, select Click Here to See Your Bill.
3. Select the Refunds tab at the top of the page.
4. Select Set Up A New Account in the Direct Deposit box.
5. Enter banking information.

NOTES:
Following the above steps only authorizes the Bursar’s Office to deposit funds into enrolled accounts; not withdraw from them. For more information regarding billing and refunds please contact the Office of Bursar.

  Office of Bursar