Attention All Students:
The 2024-2025 FAFSA form is now open. All students are encouraged to complete the new FAFSA form as it expands eligibility for federal student aid, including Pell Grants.
Student information from the FAFSA will be sent to schools, including WTAMU, in mid-March. WT will start awarding financial aid packages as soon as possible after student information is received.
Please watch your student e-mail for financial aid information. We appreciate your patience as we work together through this new process.
What Do the 2024/2025 FAFSA Changes Mean?
The Federal government has announced changes and improvements to the upcoming FAFSA, which means there are new dates and steps for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Important Dates:
- The FAFSA form will be open by December 31, 2023.
- Student information from the FAFSA will be sent to schools in mid-March 2024.
- WTAMU will begin sending financial aid award letters to students as soon as possible in March.
Stay Informed:
WT will continue to communicate with students and families in the following ways:
- Student e-mails
- WT student portal
- WT homepage
- WT social media accounts
What Can You Do Now to Be Ready?
Here are some steps you can complete now in order to be ready when the new 2024/2025 FAFSA opens.
1. Create your StudentAid.gov account—and remember your username and password so you can access and submit the 2024/2025 FAFSA form when it’s available.
2. Find out if your parent(s) or spouse will need to be contributors (contribute their info on your FAFSA form).
3. If your parent(s) or spouse will need to contribute to your form, make sure each contributor creates their own StudentAid.gov account. Even if a contributor doesn’t have a Social Security number, they will be able to create an account when the 2024/2025 form goes live.
4. Make sure you and any contributors have completed your 2022 tax returns. This information will be required for the FAFSA.
5. Watch these videos on YouTube from Federal Student Aid: “Preparing for the FAFSA Form”
What is the FAFSA?
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
The FAFSA form is used to apply for federal student aid such as student grants, student employment via work-study, and student loans. In addition, Texas uses your FAFSA information to determine eligibility for state and school specific financial aid.
It's important that every student complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to avoid delays in awarding money for college.
FAFSA Tips:
- The Federal School code for WTAMU is 003665.
- Do not leave anything blank, unless instructed.
- Check the form carefully before submitting to make sure there are no mistakes.
- Set aside plenty of time and don't get in a rush when filling out the form.
- The FAFSA must be completed via the web link:
From this link you have access to the following resources:
- The FAFSA Form.
- Check the status of your application.
- Useful links the government has compiled for use with federal financial aid.
FAFSA Resources
Federal Student Aid has several resources to help through the FAFSA process: