ANNOUNCEMENTS:
All students are encouraged to review the 2023-24 Financial Checklist to ensure they are securing aid for the upcoming year.
The 2024-25 FAFSA will be available starting December 2023 (instead of October 1st) as part of the Better FAFSA Better Future updates. Learn more at https://wcupa.edu/fafsa.
Winter Term for Returning Students
Since winter is not a standard term, eligibility for federal and state aid increases
is based on the combined enrollment of both the winter and spring terms. If students
are full-time for the spring term, they would not qualify for an increase in aid for
the winter term. However, if students are part time in the spring term, they should
contact the Office of Financial aid at finaid@wcupa.edu to determine if they qualify
for an increase in financial aid to help cover the cost of their winter courses.
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Apply for Financial Aid: In-State
Apply for Financial Aid: Out-of-State
Apply for Financial Aid: Summer and Winter Terms
Apply for Special* or Unusual Circumstances*
*Circumstances could include changes to household income, medical expenses, household
size, etc.
**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).
January 15 - Incoming Student Scholarship Application Open Date
February- Incoming Financial Aid Offers Emailed to Accepted Students
March 1 - WCU Priority Deadline for FAFSA
March 15 - General Scholarship Application Open Date
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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