Next Steps for Degree Completion Students

As soon as you have been admitted to BW, your BW username and email account are created. Your username grants you access to new and continuing updates regarding any registration and financial information that is sent exclusively to your BW email.

To retrieve your BW Network Account, go to myaccount.bw.edu and confirm your identity using your BW student ID. Your student ID is on the admission letter found in the application portal or in the duplicate letter that the office of admission mailed to your home.

Your BW username and email address will be displayed after completing this form.

Accessing BW Email Once You Have Retrieved Your BW Username

Access your BW email account: email.bw.edu

1. Complete your FAFSA. The first step to apply for financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application is available October 1, 2021 (for fall 2022 start). Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on information contained in the FAFSA.
   * BW's federal code number for FAFSA is 003014.
2. Complete any other forms requested by the financial aid office promptly to avoid any delays in receiving financial assistance.
3. Complete your enrollment worksheet for independent students. After the financial aid office receives your FAFSA results, you will be sent an email requesting that you complete the Enrollment Worksheet for Independent Students. If you are an independent student, both the FAFSA and enrollment worksheet must be completed prior to receiving financial aid.

Accessing the Financial Aid Self-Service Portal

Once you've retrieved your BW username, log in to my.bw.edu, click on New Student Status, then click on Check My Financial Aid Forms Status. This will allow you to review your financial aid status, submit forms, etc.

If your employer is helping to finance your education, you can choose to sign up for the Tuition Reimbursement Payment Plan (TRPP) to pay your tuition at the end of the semester when your employer tuition benefit is available. Download and complete the TRPP forms. Students may be asked to verify employment if their company participates in a partnership program with BW.

Thank you for your service to our country and welcome to the Baldwin Wallace University community! You are joining other student veterans who enhance the richness and diversity of our inclusive campus.

Next steps for military and veteran students >

Do you have questions? Contact Liana Wiemels at lwiemels@bw.edu.