Frequently Requested Forms

This form is used to request reinstatement of your federal financial aid when you have been notified by the aid office that you are in non compliance of the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. The appeal process requires that students meet with their academic advisors and provide a copy of an Academic Recovery Plan/Academic Success Plan. Students are encouraged to discuss their concerns and seek guidance and help from the Department of Counseling & Psychological Services and the WCU Heath and Wellness Center, where it is appropriate. Students granted an APPEAL will be placed on Financial Aid Probation and will receive Title IV funds for one (1) pay period/term. Submission of this application does not guarantee the reinstatement of canceled financial aid. Students are encouraged to discuss alternative payment options with the Bursar's Office.

(Academic Appeal Forms for semesters that are part of the academic year should be submitted at least 3 weeks before the beginning of the semester. Summer appeals should be submitted two weeks prior to the start of the session. )

Parental information is required for students who are not independent according to federal statute. Appeals will be considered after the student has 1.) had a telephone or in-person appointment with the appropriate Financial Aid Staff and 2.) all required documentation of extenuating family circumstances has been provided. Please do not complete and submit any documents until after your appointment with FA Staff. Please carefully complete Step # 3 of the FAFSA. For added insight please see our FAQs concerning this topic.

The decision of the aid office is final and cannot be appealed.

This form serves as an agreement between the student’s Home school and Host school where the student may be earning credits. Available in the financial aid office.

Application used to apply for Federal and State Student Assistance.  Priority deadline is March 1st.  Must be filed each year.  Our Federal code 003328.

Provide updated information regarding your housing status for the time period in question or you may update off-campus address on-line at MYWCU.

Forms made available by the Pennsylvania State Grant Agency such as enrollment change forms, incomplete status notice, special circumstance forms etc. ..

The State Work-Study Program (SWSP) provides Pennsylvania students with employment opportunities in high-technology and community-service fields. Work-Study Times and SWSP Application and Placement Form.

To apply for Federal Work study (FWS) -indicate your interest in work study by your response to the question on the (FAFSA)  AND complete a 2012-2013 West Chester University Student Employment Application. 

Students offered federal work study may not hold another on campus job, processed by the WCU Payroll office, while participating in the FWS Program.

There may be a time when a man declares that he is not registered with the Selective Service System and is applying for federal student assistance such as loans, grants and employment. As such a Status Information Letter may be required by the financial aid office. For additional information please visit http://www.sss.gov/Status.html. or use the link provided.

Summer sessions are considered "trailer" at WCU. As such summer funds are limited. Submission of the application does not guarantee aid for the summer. Please pay close attention to the instructions and information provided on the application. The Summer 2012 Loan Request. is only available in on-line.

Summer 2012 -

Federal Work Study Student Employment Application - Priority Deadline: June 1st

The Summer PHEAA Grant Application is available on the PA State Grant web site.

This "U.C." worksheet is used to report both reductions to income after the FAFSA was completed and unusual circumstances that affect your family’s ability to contribute money to the cost of your education i.e. high medical expenses, dependent care, unusual debts, etc. For added insight please see our FAQs concerning this topic.

Please make an appointment (in person or by phone) with Mr. Foultz  before completing and submitting any Unusual Circumstances documents. Please contact the FA Office (610) 436-2627 to make an appointment.

The 2012-2013 Unusual Circumstances/Income Reduction Worksheet will not be available until the beginning of June.

Your Unusual Circumstances request will NOT be processed until federal verification is complete.

Parents or students that submit the "U.C." worksheet will also be selected for "federal verification" and must submit the appropriate verification worksheet with any/all requested materials.  Please submit both the verification worksheet and the unusual circumstances/income reduction worksheet together in one packet.

Undergraduate students, if your EFC is already “zero” do NOT submit the “U. C.” worksheet as you will already be receiving the maximum financial aid that you can receive.

Graduate Students are limited by federal law to Unsubsidized Loans Only beginning in the 2012-2013 Academic year.  Since subsidized graduate student loans are no longer available to graduate students WCU will not accept UC appeals for that purpose.

The form contains instructions as to how to obtain a copy of one’s federal income tax (1040) form for submission in compliance with the verification process .

This form will along with all other required documents are required for certification of VA Educational Benefits. Only available in the aid office.