Financial Aid

West Chester University

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

Office Hours and Directory

Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 to 4:30	Wednesday: Open at 9:00
Summer Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 (Effective May 14th)
The Financial Aid office is comprised of a team of dedicated customer service professionals committed to building strong, positive relationships inside and outside of the University. While a Counselor of the Day (C.O.D) is available to assist walk-ins, telephone and in-person appointments are available. If you wish to meet or speak with a particular counselor we encourage you to make an appointment. Please call the office or email Finaid@wcupa.edu.

FINAID@wcupa.edu	General financial aid inquiries. Include the nature of your inquiry in the subject line and the student's name and WCU ID.# in the text. NEVER include social security numbers. Please do not attach documents!
FINAIDLOANS@wcupa.edu	Student/Parent Loan Inquiries. Include the nature of your inquiry in the subject line and the student's name and WCU ID.# in the text. NEVER include social security numbers. Please do not attach documents!
Office Personnel
Director - Mr. Dana Parker	Athletics, Grad. Assistants, Veteran Assistance
Associate Director - Mrs. Gizelle D. Jones Tuesday- C.O.D.	A.D.P. Liaison,Title IV Campus Based Aid, Professional Judgments,FAO Web site Administrator
Assistant Director - Mrs. Carolyn Speidel	State Grants,Federal Direct and private student loan compliance, lender liaison.
Assistant Director - Mr. Robert Foultz Thursday- C.O.D.	Verification Program Lead, Resolution of Student Federal Eligibility Issues, Professional Judgments-PJ/Income Reduction- Request and Appeals to be Independent
Assistant Director - Ms. Martha Cross Friday - C.O.D.	Calculation of Title IV refunds, Scholarships, Special Programs, Verification
Assistant Director - Ms. Tori Weigant Wednesday - C.O.D.	Federal Pell and TEACH Grants. Verification
Assistant Director - Ms. Michele Zalno Monday - C.O.D.	Verification
Administrative Assistant - Mrs. Gail D'Isidoro	People Soft, Federal Student Loan Exceptions
Student Loan Officer - Ms. Kristine Blakely	Private, PLUS and Federal Ford Direct Student Loans (Families with the last name beginning with A-K)
Student Loan Officer - Mrs. Dot Hurley	Private, PLUS and Federal Ford Direct Student Loans Families with the last name beginning with L-Z)
Data Coordinator - Mrs. Kimberly Green	FWS Document Coordinator, Title IV SAP Appeal Document Coordinator, Customer Service & General Voice Mail
Verification Data Coordinator - Mrs. Armineh Edgarian	Verification Data Coordinator
Information Specialist - Miss Shafia Mack	Direct Customer Service - Walk-in clients, email and traditional communications. Appointments and referrals.
Information Specialist - Ms. Barbara Fenton	Direct Customer Service - Walk-in clients, email and traditional communications. Appointments and referrals.
Information Specialist - Ms. DeMarla Graham	Direct Customer Service - Walk-in clients, email and traditional communications. Appointments and referrals.
Data Integrity Coordinator - Ms. Denise Kucowski	Data entry review and verification coordination
Business Analysis - Ms. Yaoli Xiong Financial Aid and Bursar Offices	People Soft Processes
Student Employees & Ambassadors	Direct customer service assistance on-line, in person and on the telephone. Assist with the daily operation and support of the aid office.