ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Financial Aid Office will be closed for in-person service on 7/17, 8/2, and 8/9 for processing days. We will still be taking calls at (610) 436-2627.
The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available at https://studentaid.gov. If you need help please visit https://wcupa.edu/fafsa to register for an appointment.
PA State Grant funding will be delayed for the 2024-25 academic year. Therefore, students who meet certain criteria have an ESTIMATED PA state grant on their current financial aid offer. To learn more about how this may impact your WCU bill and the timing of your fund please visit our FAQs at: https://www.wcupa.edu/financialAid/grants.aspx
PASSHE Scholarship Application Due August 13th. Apply online at: https://thepafoundation.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1095
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Apply for Special* or Unusual Circumstances*
*Circumstances could include changes to household income, medical expenses, household
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**Appealing for a Dependency Status Override for Undergraduate Students
Important Dates
October 1 - FAFSA Open Date (with the exception of the 2024-25 FAFSA which will be available December 2023).
March 1 - WCU Priority Deadline for FAFSA (Extended to May 1st for 2024-25)
March: Incoming Student Financial Aid Offers Emailed
March 15 - 2024-25 WCU Scholarship Applications Open at https://wcupa.edu/scholarships
March 15 - Summer Financial Aid
May 1 - PA Resident FAFSA Deadline for State Grant Consideration
May- Satisfactory Academic Progress Notices Sent
June- Returning Student Financial Aid Offers Emailed
June 15 - Priority Deadline for Verification
June 30- Priority Deadline for PLUS & Private Loan Application for following year
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