Financial Aid

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Take care of your financial aid first... at One Stop!

Visit our financial aid counselors at One Stop, upstairs in the Bernhard Center Ballroom. No appointments necessary. Many of the University's other essential services will be at One Stop, making it more convenient for students to take care of those last minute details.

One Stop is located upstairs in the Bernhard Center Ballroom and opens at 9 a.m. Longer lines are expected in the afternoons, so go early for the shortest wait time.

Considering an alternative loan?

Read this first and expedite the process

So you’ve received your award notice, but you are still going to owe money on your University bill. Mom and Dad can’t write another check, so you’re considering an alternative education loan. Before you apply, consider these tips:

Applying for an alternative loan is not a one-day process. Allow adequate time for processing and for funds to arrive. Translation? Don’t wait until your bill is due to apply for an alternative loan.
If you're not sure how much money to ask for, simply apply for your cost of attendance minus your other financial aid and resources. To see your award letter, logon to GoWMU.
Lastly, apply for the entire year at once. When choosing the loan period dates with your lender, use your planned enrollment dates (for example, Sept. 1-April 20). You can see exact dates on the Registrar’s Web site.

Read this entire issue of Aid Connection here…

New loan limits affect awards

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

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.

It's not too late! Get financial aid first!

Are you attending college this fall? If you haven't already, now is the 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. Don't forget -- Financial Aid First! Everyone qualifies for some kind of aid. Call (269) 387-6000 for more information.

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.