MyUW shows a hold on my account, what does that mean?
Holds prevent aid from disbursing to you for a variety of reasons. Usually, holds are placed because we are missing requested documentation or you may not have completed enough credits in the previous quarter or prior academic year. There is information about the type of holds on your MyUW account under financial aid status and you are welcome to contact us with any remaining questions about how to resolve the hold(s) on your aid. It is important to continually check your UW email, as we will notify you there in regards to the paperwork we need from you. • Does where I live make a difference in the amount of aid I receive? Yes, if you plan to live with your parent(s) or other relatives where you will not pay rent (or pay much in rent) then your aid may be adjusted to reflect your lower housing costs. Please contact us if your living arrangements change during the school year. You need to let us know if you change your plans to live or not live with your parent(s) or relatives during th
