Financial Aid/ScholarshipsFederal Direct Unsubsidized Loan (FDU) |
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| The School of Social Work has a limited number of scholarships available to assist students during their programs of study. The criterion for each scholarship varies. Applications are provided by the School of Social Work and are due before the start of the fall semester each year. Applications for the following scholarships are not provided until the applicant is accepted into a master of social work program. | |
Western Michigan University |
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Graduate College |
Office of Financial Aid |
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| The WMU Student Financial Aid Office. The Student Financial Aid Office facilitates application to various financial assistance programs. For all loan information, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid early in the application process. Early loan applications have priority. It is best to apply between January 1 and March 1. | |
| Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan (FDU). FDU is a federally financed student loan made to students meeting specific eligibility requirements. In order to apply, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form must be filed. Students may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received and may not borrow more than the maximum annual or aggregate amount. Interest is charged throughout the life of the loan. You may choose to pay the interest charged on the loan or allow the interest to be capitalized (added to the loan principal). | |