Financial Aid

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New loan limits affect awards

A recent change in the law that goes into effect July 1 will make undergraduate students eligible for an additional $2,000 in Federal Unsubsidized Direct student loans.

What does this mean for you?

This additional money will be listed on your award as FDUE, or Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. If you have already applied for alternative loans and would like to decrease these loans, you need to complete a Financial Aid Adjustment Form.

Be sure to check your Western e-mail often for additional updates. You can check the status of your award any time, any where, using GoWMU. If you have any questions, please contact Bronco Express, (269) 387-6000.

'Credit crunch' won't affect financial aid

Despite some troubling reports in the media, students will be able to borrow federal student loans and receive financial aid this fall. The federal government and student loan companies have assured colleges they will not allow recent developments
in the credit markets to prevent students from obtaining loans. Get more details in this brochure , produced by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

It's not too late! Apply now for fall aid

Are you attending college next fall? Then it is time to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). FAFSA on the Web is the fastest and most accurate method of applying for financial aid, which includes grants, work-study and student loans. Even though there is no application deadline, aid is awarded until resources are exhausted, so it’s best to apply early. And don't forget -- Financial Aid First! Everyone qualifies for some kind of aid. Call (269) 387-6000 for more information.

New information for Bronco parents

Do you have questions about your student's financial aid, payment plans and loans? Get the latest information and tips in our parent section.

If you have questions, please call Bronco Express, (269) 387-6000. Read more Aid Connection…

SFA is located in the Faunce Student Services Building, the"Birdcage", room 3306. Maps and directions available here.

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Apply for 2008-09 Financial Aid. The federal school code for WMU is 002330.

Links to GoWMU found at the top and bottom right corners of each page.