Scholarships & Financial Aid
1000 E. University Ave, Dept. 3335
Knight Hall, Room 174
Laramie, WY 82071-3335
Phone: (307) 766-2116
Fax: (307) 766-3800
Email: finaid@uwyo.edu
In-Person: Our Office Hours
Upon receipt of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data from the federal processor for an applicant, that person's information is included in a computerized need analysis and financial aid allocation process called "packaging." This process looks at the applicant's need, the applicant's qualifications (class level, residency status, etc.) and the remaining funding available for each program. The process then develops a "package" of financial aid containing a possible mixture of scholarships, grants, work-study allotment, and student loans, which the student can view/accept on WyoWeb, under the Financial Aid Tab, Award for Aid Year.
Federal Subsidized/Unsubsidized Direct
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
TEACH Grants (education majors only)
Federal Work-Study is a need-based program that provides employment opportunities to eligible students to help meet the costs of their college education. Awarded to individuals with significant financial need, as reflected by the FAFSA data, whose need has not been met with grants and scholarships. Limited funds exist, so awards generally are restricted to applicants who complete the FAFSA by January 15 of any given year.
If you are offered Federal Work-Study, you will be able to accept your award on WyoWeb, under the Financial Aid Tab, Award for Aid Year, Accept Award Offer. You will then need to review and apply for Federal Work-Study positions through the Human Resources website.
Your pay rate will be based on an hourly wage determined by the department you are working for, but it will not be less than the federal minimum wage. Part time employees are paid every two weeks, and a schedule of these pay periods can be found on the Payroll website. Students will be required to enter their own time in the HCM System, and supervisors will be required to approve all your time entered into HCM before you receive any of that pay. Paychecks are either direct deposited into your bank account or mailed to the address you have on file with payroll. You will find a copy of the Direct Deposit form on the Payroll website if you wish to enroll.
If you were not offered a Federal Work-Study award and you would like to be considered for a Federal Work-Study award, please complete the survey form below. If funding is available, we will begin awarding students from the waitlist no sooner than the 4th week of the semester (Fall/Spring). You will be contacted through your UWYO email if you qualify and funding is available for a late offer.
If you are not awarded Federal Work-Study, but still wish to work on campus, check with Human Resources about non work-study job opportunities.
Experience has shown that the best and quickest way to resolve a problem is to contact
the person or office involved. If you are having a problem related to your loan, and
you are unable to resolve that problem to your satisfaction with UW, you may contact
the Ombudsman's office in the U.S. Department of Education. A representative of that
office will research your situation, help you to understand the loan process and requirements,
and intervene on your behalf should that become necessary.
U.S. Department of Education
FSA Ombudsman Group
P.O. Box 1843
Monticello, KY 42633
Customer Service Phone:877-557-2575
Website: Contact Ombudsman Group
Scholarships & Financial Aid
1000 E. University Ave, Dept. 3335
Knight Hall, Room 174
Laramie, WY 82071-3335
Phone: (307) 766-2116
Fax: (307) 766-3800
Email: finaid@uwyo.edu
In-Person: Our Office Hours