Do I need FAFSA?
Answer
All current and prospective students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by completing a FAFSA each academic year. The FAFSA is required to be considered for many forms of financial aid, including some grants, work study, and student loans. A completed FAFSA must be on file to qualify for any CWC private donor and institutional scholarships. General eligibility requirements for financial aid are listed below. These requirements may not apply to all types of financial aid. Starting with the 2025-26 FAFSA there are significant changes following the FAFSA Simplification Act enacted by Congress as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, and it is an initiative to make applying for the federal student aid easier for students. This process is the first major redesign of the FAFSA process in over 40 years!
For specific questions or additional information regarding financial aid here at CWC please contact our Financial Aid Office.