myWSU financial aid and student account tutorials

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How to review what is missing from your financial aid file:

  1. Log into your myWSU account.
  2. Select "Applicant Homepage" or "Student Homepage" from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
  3. Select “Tasks.”
  4. Select listed task for further details.

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How to view your financial aid offer:

  1. Log into your myWSU account.
  2. Select "Applicant Homepage" or "Student Homepage" from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
  3. Select “Financial Aid.”
  4. Offer for year will show in "Award Summary."

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How to accept/decline your financial aid loans:

  1. Log into your myWSU account.
  2. Select "Applicant Homepage" or "Student Homepage" from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
  3. Select “Financial Aid.”
  4. Under the "Awards" menu, select "Accept/Decline."
  5. Select the "Edit" button above the list of awards.
  6. Accepted funding is for two semesters, or the full academic year, and will be split accordingly.
  7. Under the "Award Decision" column in the list of awards, select "Accept" or "Decline" in the selection drop-down next to each award.
  8. Select the "Submit" button above the list of awards and confirm you wish to submit your decision.

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How to view itemized list of charges and payments:

  1. Log into your myWSU account.
  2. Select "Applicant Homepage" or "Student Homepage" from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
  3. Select “Financial Account.”
  4. Outstanding charges will be listed under "Account Balance."
  5. To view payments, select "Payment History."

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How to set up direct deposit, bank accounts and student permissions for financial aid:

Set up direct deposit (refund method) in TouchNet

Have financial aid or another refund coming? Set up your refund method in TouchNet so WSU can deposit it directly into your bank account.

Set up your refund method

You’ll log in to TouchNet through myWSU, enter your bank account details, and agree to the terms. Once set up, refunds are sent automatically to your account.

Grant permissions for financial aid:

  1. From the homepage drop-down menu, select "Account Services".
  2. Select "View Student Permissions".
  3. Read the Student Permissions Agreement and select "Next".
  4. Select "Yes, I have read the agreement", then click "Submit".

To view bank accounts associated with your student account, go to "Manage My Bank Accounts" under the Account Services tab.

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How to view your 1098-T:

  1. Log into your myWSU account.
  2. Select "Applicant Homepage" or "Student Homepage" from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
  3. Select “Account Services and 1098-T.”
  4. Select "View 1098-T."
  5. Select Tax Year.
  6. A PDF of the 1098-T will generate.

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