Rule changes affect undergraduate federal loans

Complete your aid requirements by June 14

Due to upcoming federal rule changes, we strongly encourage undergraduate students who are enrolling for Summer II and applying for federal loans to complete all 2013-14 financial aid requirements by June 14. This includes completing your FAFSA, submitting a Summer II application, enrolling at least half-time and completing all requirements, verification, appeals, entrance counseling and promissory notes. See your missing requirements on GoWMU. Call Bronco Express if you have questions, (269) 387-6000.

PLUS applications

Please note: PLUS applications may be turned in for 2013-14. However, they will not be immediately processed due to federal rule changes. Your application will show as "pending" in GoWMU longer than usual. We will process your PLUS and Grad PLUS applications shortly. Watch GoWMU for updates.

Also, please know you cannot use studentloans.gov to submit a PLUS application to WMU. To apply for a PLUS, you must complete our application, which can be found on our forms page. Need more information about the PLUS? Check out this handy FAQ.

Complete the 2013-14 FAFSA online

The FAFSA is available online now at www.fafsa.gov. Complete it now to be sure you receive the most aid. Some funds are awarded until money runs out, so don't wait. If you haven't filed your taxes yet, you can still file your FAFSA using income and tax estimates. Then, go back and correct your FAFSA once your taxes are finished. See a list of the documents you need online here. If you have questions, visit or call Bronco Express, (269) 387-6000.

Summer applications

The additional applications for financial aid for 2012-13 Summer I and 2013-14 Summer II are now available online. Visit the forms page and choose the appropriate form. Please note, you'll need to select either the undergraduate or graduate Summer I form under 2012-13, or the combined Summer II form under 2013-14.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals

Submit all forms and documentation -- incomplete appeals will not be processed

The Satisfactory Academic Progress policy requires students to maintain SAP in order to be eligible for financial aid. If you wish to have your eligibility for financial aid reinstated, you may submit an appeal. Need help? Get all the info about SAP appeals here.

You must submit all required documentation. We cannot process an incomplete appeal. Read the complete SAP policy for details. Questions? Call Bronco Express, (269) 387-6000.

New limit for Pell

Beginning July 1, 2012, students are limited to six years of Pell eligibility, or the full time equivalent of six years for those attending less than full time. See an example of how the new rule works on the Department of Education website.

What is my remaining lifetime eligibility?

Log on to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Student Access website using your Federal Student Aid PIN to view the amount of Pell you've used. This number, called your Lifetime Eligibility Usage percentage, or LEU, will be found on the Financial Aid Review page. If you need additional help, call Bronco Express, (269) 387-6000.

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Updated: 05/17/2013 9:20 AM