Financial Aid       

West Chester University

25 University Avenue, Suite #030
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: (610) 436-2627
Fax: (610) 436-2574


 

Welcome to the Financial Aid Office Web site

 

Announcements!

FAFSA- Priority deadline     March 1st.

  We encourage you to use the IRS  Retrieval Tool.  Federal Code 003328

Education Majors- Have you satisfied FATE? Learn about TEACH.

Summer 2013 Loan Request

Application is now available.

(On-line only) 

Check financial aid and alerts via to myWCU. Check your WCU email too!
Our "net price calculator" is an on-line tool that will give you an estimate of your cost to attend this university.

 

The purpose of Financial Aid Office is to provide assistance to students who, without such aid would be unable to attend college. The Financial Aid Office is responsible for providing information, services, and assembling financial resources that are available to and/or needed by students who are attending West Chester University in order to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree. Financial aid may be resources that are provided by both internal (university and/or endowment funds), governmental (federal and state) and private agencies or organizations, they are available in the form of grants, scholarships, part-time employment, and federal student and parent loans.

The Financial Aid Office is an integral partner in carrying out and actualizing West Chester University’s overall Vision and Mission Statements as well as the University’s purpose and Strategic Plan for Excellence.

It has been our experience that students and families who understand the financial aid process benefit by receiving the maximum amount of financial aid for which they are eligible, and experience less stress associated with the “financial aid process.”

We have designed this site with you in mind. The Financial aid process can be complicated and frustrating, but it doesn't have to be. That's it, just 5 easy steps. So let's get started. Let's get down to basics.

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On behalf of the Financial Aid Office Personnel , again Welcome.

 

5 Steps to Financial Aid @ WCU
Step 1

Apply for Federal Aid

MARCH 1st is the priority deadline to apply for financial aid for the next academic year (Fall/Spring). Students are encouraged to complete and submit the on-line Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Read more about Step 1

Step 2

Packaging and Award Notification of Financial Aid

When you complete and submit your FAFSA you will receive a confirmation code and an “Expected Family Contribution” (EFC) from The Department of Education.

Read more about Step 2

Step 3

Understanding the Aid in your Package

The financial aid in your package may contain different types of aid from different sources of funding. You may have gift money (grants and scholarships) and you may have self-help money (loans and employment).

Read more about Step 3

Step 4

Secure the Financial Aid in your Package

Now that you understand the aid in your package you MUST take steps to receive the aid offered to you. If you have a student loan in your aid package you have the right to reduce or decline the loan that you have been offered.

Read more about Step 4

Step 5

Paying your Bill

Once you are scheduled for your classes the Bursar’s Office will generate a bill representing the cost of your upcoming semester/session at WCU.

Read more about Step 5