Experience IWA

Incarnate Word Academy students are encouraged to grow through a variety of extracurricular clubs and activities. Our Mission Team helps students lay the foundation of their faith, our coaches help students to grow in leadership and life skills, and our club sponsors encourage growth in creativity, imagination, and exploration.

Financial Aid

October 1, 2026:

The 2027–28 FAFSA form for students attending college in Fall 2027 opens on October 1, 2026.

You can access the application as soon as it launches at the Official Federal Student Aid Website.

Important Dates to Remember:

Opening Date: October 1, 2026

State Deadlines: Often fall between January and March 2027 (check specific state requirements)

College Deadlines: Many schools have priority filing dates as early as January or February 2027

Federal Deadline: June 30, 2028

We will host an evening meeting for IWA parents to learn about the FAFSA Application for 2027-2028 as well as other forms of Student Aid, including scholarships, grants, and loans.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

How Financial Aid Works

Types of Financial Aid

Financial Aid Eligibility

Estimate Your Aid

Financial Aid Tips

Financial Aid Tips

Ten Great Financial Aid Tips from FastWeb.com

TIP 1
Prioritize your efforts, starting with the federal government. Then turn to the private sector for additional assistance.

TIP 2
Learn all you can about the college financial aid process. Be sure to meet with your aid administrator [or guidance counselor] and establish a relationship.

TIP 3
Submit a FAFSA, even if you don't think you qualify for aid. Being rejected for federal aid is sometimes a prerequisite for private awards.

TIP 4
Apply for aid as soon as possible after January 1. The early bird always gets the worm-- and sometimes the scholarship!

TIP 5
Inform financial aid administrators [or guidance counselors] about atypical expenses. Certain allowances may be made to assist you.

TIP 6
Take advantage of tuition prepayment discounts. Some colleges offer up to a 10% discount for early payment.

TIP 7
Money from grandparents should be paid in your name directly to the school. This avoids gift tax liability.

TIP 8
Investigate company-sponsored tuition plans. Many employers will invest in the education of their employees.

TIP 9
Apply! You can not win awards or receive funds for which you do not apply, so pay attention to deadlines.

TIP 10
Use scholarship Web sites, coordinating with your guidance counselor.

Financial Aid Resources

FAFSA Online The FAFSA form isn't much fun to fill out, but this site eases the pain.
fastWEB The finest Web-based site for finding college tuition assistance.
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Department of Education Office