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I missed the priority deadline? Now what?

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A record number of applications arrived on Feb. 15 this year, and that means more and more students waited until the absolute last minute to apply.

Unfortunately, many students who wait end up missing the priority application deadline, which means they’re at a disadvantage when it comes to receiving an admission decision, receiving scholarships, and receiving financial aid.

If you missed the deadline, here’s what you can do.

  1. Apply for admission as soon as possible. The sooner you get your application submitted, the better. Your place in the queue is determined by the date you completed your online application. (Or the date we received your application via the mail if you used the paper application.) This can affect how quickly we can process your application, how soon your college-level transcripts get reviewed, and more.
  2. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). EWU allocates financial aid with a priority given to students who applied before the Feb. 15 priority deadline, but you may still qualify for financial aid. Although EWU has had the lowest tuition and lowest housing costs of any public university in the state for the last several years, we know that students can always use grants, work study, and loans to help them cover the costs of tuition. Use Eastern’s school code (003775) to indicate that you want your FAFSA results sent to Eastern.
  3. Research Scholarships. You may have missed the deadline for EWU’s main scholarships, but the university has dozens of scholarships with deadlines spread throughout the year. You may qualify for one or more of them.

You always have options. And if you really don’t know what to do, give us a call at 509.359.2397, email us at admissions@ewu.edu, or chat with us online. We’ll help you explore your options and make a decision that’s best for you. After all, it’s not our job to get you to come to EWU. It’s our job to help you find the best options and the best fit for your situation.

Valentine's Day Playlists

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If you’re working on your application (we love it if you are!), you probably need some music to power you through the process and the holiday. Even if your application is done and all you’re doing is noshing on chocolate hearts, a little music might be a good thing.

Just a warning: all the links take you to YouTube, so make sure you’re not blasting in the school library.

The Love Stinks Playlist

This list is for all of us celebrating the holiday by congratulating ourselves on how much money we saved by not buying roses or cologne. No worries: you can always fall in love with EWU.

We’re not saying we like all the music on this list. At least we wouldn’t say that publicly. But you know, maybe we listen to it sometimes. You know. Just ’cause we need it.

  1. “Baby” – Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris
  2. “Chasing Cars” – Snow Patrol
  3. “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper
  4. “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
  5. “I’m Ridin’ Solo” – Jason Derulo
  6. “Love Stinks” – J. Geils Band
  7. “Love Will Tear Us Apart” – Joy Division
  8. “Rolling in the Deep” – Adele
  9. “Since U Been Gone” – Kelly Clarkson
  10. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Beyonce
  11. “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ ” – Nancy Sinatra
  12. “The Wanderer” – Dion
  13. “What Makes You Beautiful” – One Direction
  14. “You’re Beautiful” – James Blunt
  15. “You’re So Vain” – Carly Simon
  16. “You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling” – Righteous Brothers

The So-in-Love Playlist

Happy Valentine’s Day! Some parts of this list are a bit less conventional or a bit newer, and some parts are downright cheesy, but love is special and sometimes cheesy, so your music should be, too.

Good luck with your application to EWU! By the way: we hope you love “Beta Love” by Ra Ra Riot as much as we do. It’s our early forerunner for song and album of the year.

  1. “40 Day Dream” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
  2. “Beta Love” – Ra Ra Riot 
  3. “Boyfriend” – Best Coast
  4. “Crazy in Love” – Beyonce ft. Jay Z
  5. “Cupid’s Chokehold” – Gym Class Heroes
  6. “Digital Love” – Daft Punk
  7. “Hero” – Enrique Iglesias
  8. “Love Potion No. 9” – The Searchers
  9. “Lovebug” – Jonas Brothers
  10. “Lucky” – Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat
  11. “Never Gonna Give You Up” – Rick Astley (insert obligatory Rick roll comment)
  12. “Powa” – tUnE-yArDs
  13. “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)” – Talking Heads
  14. “Transatlanticism” – Death Cab for Cutie
  15.  “Unforgettable” – Nat “King” Cole and Natalie Cole

Deadline Reminder

Your application for admission, your scholarship application, and your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are all due at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15.

P.S. EWU’s FAFSA code is 003775.

Deadlines Fast Approaching: Feb. 15

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There’s no need to panic, but make sure you’re on track to complete your application materials by the priority application deadline on Feb. 15.

Here’s what you’ll need to submit.

  1. Your admission application and fee.
  2. Your scholarship application.
  3. Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you need help submitting your FAFSA, EWU’s Financial Aid and Scholarship Office has helpful FAFSA information.

We’re excited to review your application, and we want you to qualify for as much financial and as many scholarships as possible.

Submit your materials by the deadline! You have until 11:59 p.m. on Friday to get your application completed.