FAFSA Application Process

Students applying for financial aid at Windward Community College (Windward CC) should submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each year.   

To apply, please follow the steps below:

  • You and possibly your parent, parent's spouse or your spouse depending on your situation, will need to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at http://studentaid.gov. The FSA ID will allow you to file the FAFSA electronically.
  • File your FAFSA electronically at https://studentaid.gov. Please be sure to list Windward CC on your FAFSA, otherwise, we will not receive your results. Windward CC’s FAFSA Federal School Code is 010390. You and any contributors will need to consent to retrieve your tax information from the IRS.
  • Upon receipt of your FAFSA results, the Windward CC Financial Aid Office will inform you through your UH email via MyUH Services if additional information is required to complete your application for financial aid packaging.
  • Upon determination of your financial aid eligibility, the Windward CC Financial Aid Office will inform you of your Financial Aid status and any additional information regarding your financial aid package through your UH email.