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Receiving Aid
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- Becky Paneitz Student
Center, 2nd floor, Bentonville - Washington County,
6101 Watkins Avenue,
Springdale - Text: (479) 309-5532
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- enrollmentsupport@nwacc.edu
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Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
Summer: Mon-Thurs, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri: Campus Closed
Guide to Receiving Financial Aid
Review Eligibility
What type of aid you are eligible for will be mainly determined by the information you put on your application. Yet, there are some general eligibility requirements you should review before completing your application to make sure you meet financial aid requirements.
Check Important Deadlines
To apply for federal financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The new aid year FAFSA's are available on October 1st the year before the fall semester. To complete the FAFSA and for more information visit the FAFSA website.
The priority deadline for the summer and fall semesters is always May 1st and the priority deadline for spring is always November 1st.
Additionally, when you apply for financial aid could affect specific types of awards in which you'll be eligible. Make sure you don't miss any important deadlines for the financial aid process.
Apply Now
Ready to apply? Use our application guide to see which you need to fill out.
After You Apply
Once you know about your application, log into your Workday account, in the search bar, enter View Financial Aid. Once selected, in the pop-up window, select the appropriate aid year.
Receive Your Funds
Disbursement is the process used to send you your financial aid funds. Read more about the process and when to expect to have your funds available to you.
Maintain Your Eligibility
After you have received your funds, there are certain things you must do to stay eligible for financial aid. Review requirements to make sure you can continue receiving money.