We have good news! We've finally started to receive financial aid information from the Department of Education, and we are beginning to distribute financial aid awards. We will be sending out awards in the mail as well as via email. Please continue to check the email that you applied to Westmont with to find this important information when it arrives!
We are committed to working with each student and family's unique circumstances throughout the college search, selection, and financial aid process. We want to ensure that we've made Westmont as affordable as possible, and help you understand your offer and the financial options available to you.
The revision of the FAFSA has made it simpler for families to complete, but the rollout has had its share of issues, including a delayed timeline.
Colleges and universities, including Westmont, are just now (mid-April) receiving results of families' FAFSAs and working on putting together financial aid packages as quickly as possible.
What it means...
You can expect to receive a complete and accurate financial aid estimate very shortly. Although these later releases may delay families' decision process regarding college, Westmont is committed to giving you accurate information and the time you need to make a sound decision. We want you to make a decision and deposit when you are ready, and do not want you to stress about a deadline when you do not have a full financial picture. Deposits remain refundable until May 1st, but you can deposit anytime.
We are sending out financial aid estimates in the mail as well as via email to the student's email address that we have on file. These packages can be viewed in the Student Financial Services Student Portal at netpartner.westmont.edu. We will continue to package every day so that you can receive this information as soon as possible.
Our admissions and financial services teams are available to set up individual financial aid meetings, so that you can understand the options available to you as you consider Westmont.
Patience remains a virtue. This is a frustrating set of circumstances for everyone involved. Our goal is to serve students and families well, whatever the situation, but it may take longer to do so this year than is typical.
What you can do...
If you're a California student, you may be eligible for the Cal Grant through submitting a FAFSA. The deadline to submit a FAFSA and qualify for Cal Grant has been moved back to May 2nd.
If you haven't already done so, complete your FAFSA online at studentaid.gov.Add Westmont College to your FAFSA and use your FSA ID to sign your FAFSA. Filing a FAFSA now ensures that you receive a financial aid estimate at the earliest possible moment.
Make sure we have your Social Security number on file to link your admission application to your FAFSA. Call 805-565-6200 to speak with your counselor. Do not send your Social Security number over email.
