Financial Aid - WCU of PA

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Exciting news! The 2026-27 FAFSA opened early! Students are encouraged to file their FAFSA this fall 2025 term, in order to be considered for the maximum amount of federal, state, and institutional aid. Students and parents will use last year's 2024 taxes to file online at https://studentaid.gov.

PA residents should be able to setup their Account Access with PHEAA and complete required forms including the PA State Grant form at pheaa.org/signin. Those awarded PA State Grants will have a fall 2025 disbursement hold until the PA State Budget is passed.

PA GROW is a new scholarship program open to students who filed their FAFSA for 2025-26. Learn more and apply at: https://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/grow-pa-scholarship-grant-program

2026-2027 Fasfa is Open - Complete your fasfa each year to secure grants

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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

Students can review an estimate of their costs and anticipated financial aid by using our Net Price Calculator