Financial Aid Web site:
http://www.uncw.edu/finaid/

(left) UNCW clock tower
on the campus commons

The primary mission of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is to assist the prospective and currently enrolled student, and the student’s family in securing the most suitable financial aid as the student pursues a degree* or certificate at UNCW.  Through our outreach efforts, we support the university’s mission, including the commitment to public service.  To this end, we administer federal, state and institutional student financial aid programs in excess of $57.5 million to assist UNCW students.

Eligibility for the majority of our programs is determined using the U.S. Department of Education’s formula.  Most gift aid is need based.  However, a significant amount of non-need based funding is also available primarily in the form of loans.  UNCW offers assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, Federal Work-Study jobs or a combination of these programs.  Students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible to receive priority consideration for aid.  Aid funds are disbursed to the student’s account at the beginning of each semester.  Funds may be available on the first day of class for those students whose financial aid files are complete.  Aid will continue to be disbursed through the rest of the semester as students’ financial aid files become complete.

To apply for financial aid, a student must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Some students must submit other documentation as requested by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.  To receive federally funded financial aid, students must be making satisfactory academic progress as determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid; be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen; and meet other criteria as specified by the U.S. Department of Education.  Questions concerning financial aid at UNCW should be directed to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.  The office is located on the second floor of King Hall. 

Office: (910) 962-3177      FAX: (910) 962-3851
Financial Aid Web site:  http://www.uncw.edu/finaid/
Financial Aid questions:  e-mail: finaid@uncw.edu
Veterans Services questions: e-mail: veterans@uncw.edu
Online student account information: https://tswww.mis.uncw.edu/ahomepg.htm