Investing in Your Future
Getting a college education is a big financial commitment. But it might cost less than you think.
Steps in the Aid Process
Apply
Apply for admission and be admitted as a degree-seeking Southwest student.
Complete
Complete the FAFSA online. The Southwest FAFSA School Code is 010439. Be sure to meet the financial aid deadlines.
Submit
Submit requested financial aid documents to Southwest at Financial Aid Documentation Upload Page. The Financial Aid Office will inform you if these documents are required.
Award
You will receive an award notification after all documents are complete.
Disbursement
Federal aid and scholarships will be disbursed and applied to your student account to cover tuition and fees.
Chat online with a financial aid counselor via a Microsoft Teams video meeting Mondays and Wednesdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m; Fridays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Financial Aid Question and Answer Sessions
Connect with Financial Aid counselors Mondays and Thursdays on Microsoft Teams for interactive Q & A sessions. Get answers on such topics as Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, Verification, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and Federal Work-Study. Click on the links below to view each session at the specified day and time.
TN Promise - Mondays 10-11 a.m.
TN Reconnect - Thursdays 4-5 p.m.
Show Me the Money! Verification 2020 - 2021 Room 1 - Tuesdays - 10-11 a.m.
3Gs Great Grades to Graduation! SAP Room 1 - Wednesdays 2-3 p.m.
Federal Work-Study Orientations 2020 - 2021 - Thursdays 10-11 a.m.
Southwest FAFSA School Code: 010439
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Financial Aid Office
Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.