Are there any deadlines to keep in mind while applying for financial aid?

The Office of Financial Aid processes financial aid offers on a rolling basis. You must have a completed application 30 days prior to the end of the term for funds to be processed for that term. However, it is recommended that you complete a Financial Aid Application at least 4 weeks prior to the start of a term. A completed application includes the completion of all documents and tasks required for the awarding and disbursing of funds.

You can view any required documents or tasks in your Financial Aid account:

1. Select Finances from the left-side navigation menu of your myWalden portal.
2. Select myFinAid.
3. From the menu, click “Documents and Messages” to view any outstanding items and important messages from the Office of Financial Aid.

The Office of Financial Aid will continue to accept applications, create offers, and process disbursements in the last 30 days of the term. However, the Office of Financial cannot guarantee that funds will be able to disburse for the term due to delays that occur that are outside our control.

New students

Financial Aid offers will be made to students with completed financial aid files. However, Walden cannot process or disburse financial aid until all required official transcripts are received by the Office of Admissions. Review your Admissions Decision Letter for more information on your admissions requirements.

Current students

If students are beginning a new Walden program within one term after completing a prior Walden program, financial aid for the new program cannot be disbursed until the degree/certificate is conferred by the Office of the Registrar.

For additional questions, contact Financial Services via chat under the Help icon in your myWalden portal or by phone at 1-800-925-3368.