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Complete your 2024-25 FAFSA today at www.fafsa.gov. With changes to the FAFSA, all contributors (parents, spouses, or legal guardians) need an FSA ID. Get started below!
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Who's a Contributor?

The 2025-26 FAFSA is set to release on December 1, 2024, and serves as your student aid application for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026. Get started now by clicking the Who's A Contributor Wizard link below.
Who's A Contributor?

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We're Here to Help.

Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming. We understand and are here to help. We included all necessary information, tools, and resources you need here on UWG's Office of Financial Aid website. If you prefer to speak to a Financial Aid Advisor, just give us a call or send us an email.

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A university education is an investment – of both time and money – in your future. But the return on that investment comes in more forms than just financial.

At the University of West Georgia, we offer a range of opportunities at a competitive price point. Affordability isn't just a consideration: it's part of our mission. We're here to help you put an education from UWG – one that ranked us the No. 7 public university in Georgia for earning potential by Payscale.com – within reach.

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Know Your Costs

The cost of attending the University of West Georgia can vary, depending on a student's classification, residency status, method of instruction, and/or degree program. Check out estimates of what it will cost to take a courses at UWG.

View Tuition and Fees

File Your FAFSA

UWG FAFSA School Code is: 001601

The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was soft-launched on December 31, 2023. During the soft launch, the FAFSA form will be available for short periods of time while the Department of Education continues to monitor site performance and form functionality. They will continue to initiate pauses for site maintenance and to make technical updates as needed to provide you with a better experience. If your form is unavailable when you or your family members try to access it, please try again later.

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Financial Aid Resources

Explore Types of Financial Aid

Explore the main types of financial aid and learn what is available to you:

Search for Scholarships

You can save more at UWG and borrow less. UWG offers variety of scholarships you may qualify for. View info on all scholarship opportunities or visit our UWG Scholarship Portal.

Search for Scholarships

Check Your Aid Status

When UWG receives your FAFSA information, your financial aid account information can be viewed within your OneLogin account. Log in to your account to view and accept your award offer.

 View Your Award

Contact Us

Contact Office of Financial Aid

Phone: (678) 839-6421 

Need in person assistance? Visit us at the Momentum Center! | 8:00am - 5:00pm (ET)
finaid@westga.edu