ara275 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 8 hours ago, jillianmsw said: Hi there, how are you able to check financial aid? I'm having trouble finding where I do that. Thanks!!! Have you set up your MyUW account yet? On the main page there is a link titled, "Student Finances", if you click on it, it will take you to a list where, "Financial Aid Status" is a clickable link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moo! Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) On 3/11/2020 at 11:22 PM, ara275 said: Have you set up your MyUW account yet? On the main page there is a link titled, "Student Finances", if you click on it, it will take you to a list where, "Financial Aid Status" is a clickable link. This is super helpful! I just followed these steps and found this: "We have received your financial aid application for the year, but have not yet awarded you aid. If you are admitted to the UW or are a continuing student, and are eligible for aid, we will send you an award letter and information about processing aid." Did you receive the same message? I'm wondering when I'll receive my aid package. Edited March 15, 2020 by moo! duplicate text ara275 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ara275 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 14 hours ago, moo! said: This is super helpful! I just followed these steps and found this: "We have received your financial aid application for the year, but have not yet awarded you aid. If you are admitted to the UW or are a continuing student, and are eligible for aid, we will send you an award letter and information about processing aid." Did you receive the same message? I'm wondering when I'll receive my aid package. I do have the same message, the last I heard was that aid will be released on or shortly before the 30th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ara275 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I hate to double post but the notifications about financial aid was updated. It now says that my application for financial aid is being reviewed and I'll be able to view my reward offer soon. So if anyone else has been waiting on pins and needles like me, it should be soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLChels Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Just got my financial aid award! Do you guys think I could get a higher award amount if I tell them I’ve gotten a competitive offer from another school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelibutter Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 52 minutes ago, UFLChels said: Just got my financial aid award! Do you guys think I could get a higher award amount if I tell them I’ve gotten a competitive offer from another school? what did you get? Just got mine and not sure what to think of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraG5454 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 39 minutes ago, UFLChels said: Just got my financial aid award! Do you guys think I could get a higher award amount if I tell them I’ve gotten a competitive offer from another school? Did you find the award letter to be a little confusing? Was the "Expected Family Contribution Section" the amount the University is offering? I was so confused reading it but I know I was awarded something haha. To answer your question, I think for a social work program you should be more honest about your circumstances regarding why you need more aid. The aid is merit based on genuine needs rather than demonstrating higher offers from other programs. You could give it a shot but we aren't applying for business school haha they want good people with good backgrounds that can advocate for why they need more financial support due to life being lifey. This industry isn't always the highest paying so there are so many people out there that need tremendous financial help in earning this degree. Good luck though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraG5454 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gelibutter said: what did you get? Just got mine and not sure what to think of it I'm so confused by this letter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelibutter Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, LauraG5454 said: I'm so confused by this letter! what did yours say?? I'm soooo confused too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraG5454 Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Gelibutter said: what did yours say?? I'm soooo confused too lol Is our offer the "Expected Family Contribution" number? And then did you get a bunch of loan information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelibutter Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 1 minute ago, LauraG5454 said: Is our offer the "Expected Family Contribution" number? And then did you get a bunch of loan information? The "Expected Family Contribution" number is not there offer. That is what they computed you family would be able to assist you. The loan info is what was offered to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mJcMSW Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Did anyone receive any gift aid (scholarships, grants, dept. scholarships)? I know on the website it says that if we receive any gift aid, we will be contacted by the school of social work, not OSFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msw2020lala Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Uhhhh also got my financial aid package which was all loans and 0 scholarship or grant money lol.. I got pretty good scholarships at the other schools I’ve gotten into I’m curious if anyone else has a similar aid package or is going to appeal or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mJcMSW Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Msw2020lala said: Uhhhh also got my financial aid package which was all loans and 0 scholarship or grant money lol.. I got pretty good scholarships at the other schools I’ve gotten into I’m curious if anyone else has a similar aid package or is going to appeal or anything? Yeah...i got all loans and a work study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayshaface Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I got $6,600 in Work Study and then all loans. Super bummed, especially because I'm from out-of-state. No idea what to even think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLChels Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 12 hours ago, LauraG5454 said: Did you find the award letter to be a little confusing? Was the "Expected Family Contribution Section" the amount the University is offering? I was so confused reading it but I know I was awarded something haha. To answer your question, I think for a social work program you should be more honest about your circumstances regarding why you need more aid. The aid is merit based on genuine needs rather than demonstrating higher offers from other programs. You could give it a shot but we aren't applying for business school haha they want good people with good backgrounds that can advocate for why they need more financial support due to life being lifey. This industry isn't always the highest paying so there are so many people out there that need tremendous financial help in earning this degree. Good luck though! I got $6,600 in work study and the test loans. I’m also out of state so my cost of attendance is $55000. I understand about the competitive offer, but UW is my top choice and I was sort of hoping they’d be a lot more flexible with financial aid awards (especially for out of state). Another school just offered me in-state tuition, but it’s not as high ranked as UW. I agree that this isn’t business school, but sometimes you have to think outside of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLChels Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 11 hours ago, ayshaface said: I got $6,600 in Work Study and then all loans. Super bummed, especially because I'm from out-of-state. No idea what to even think. Same! Not even sure I’ll be able to attend during the fall because of everything that’s going on with COVID 19 in Washington ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mJcMSW Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Some good news! I emailed the School of social work about departmental aid and they said: ”The School of Social Work will send out departmental scholarship information throughout the first week of April” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFLChels Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, mJcMSW said: Some good news! I emailed the School of social work about departmental aid and they said: ”The School of Social Work will send out departmental scholarship information throughout the first week of April” Super helpful! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayshaface Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, mJcMSW said: Some good news! I emailed the School of social work about departmental aid and they said: ”The School of Social Work will send out departmental scholarship information throughout the first week of April” Huh, does this mean that our financial aid that has been currently released wouldn't contain scholarships if we were awarded one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mJcMSW Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, ayshaface said: Huh, does this mean that our financial aid that has been currently released wouldn't contain scholarships if we were awarded one? Tbh, I'm not sure. I would think that they would have just included them altogether the first time, but this email gives me hope that we'll have more funds to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anggarc Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 @Rose123 I also applied to the Extended Day Program and haven’t heard anything ? starting to feel discouraged and prepping for rejection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anggarc Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Extended Degree program * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msw2020lala Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Has anyone considered emailing UW about negotiating aid based on strong financial aid packages from other schools? To see if UW can match? Waiting to see if this departmental scholarship thing turns out over the next week but in case it doesn’t I’m wondering if anyone else is thinking to do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayshaface Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Msw2020lala said: Has anyone considered emailing UW about negotiating aid based on strong financial aid packages from other schools? To see if UW can match? Waiting to see if this departmental scholarship thing turns out over the next week but in case it doesn’t I’m wondering if anyone else is thinking to do the same Definitely going to do the same if they offer me nothing! But I'm also waiting to see what happens next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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