You play an important role in your student’s transition to college life. Below are helpful resources for parents and families of prospective and admitted Western Michigan University students.
Family resources
As the parent of a new college student, we understand how staying connected and involved in your student’s education is important. Student Affairs offers multiple resources to support WMU families.
Cost
It’s no secret that a college degree is a significant investment. Learn about the cost of attendance at WMU and estimate your student’s expenses with our cost of attendance calculator.
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Financial aid checklist
This handy checklist can help you be sure your student has taken care of all the important steps in the WMU financial aid process.
Admitted student checklist
Congratulations to your admitted student! Now it’s time to take the next steps to becoming a Bronco. Use our checklist to be sure your student is on the right track.
confirming admission
Your student can reserve their place at WMU by letting us know they plan to attend Western by completing the Intent to Enroll form and paying the $100 enrollment confirmation deposit (preferably before May 1), or requesting a deposit waiver. This fee confirms your student's enrollment and is applied to their fall semester tuition. This step can be completed in their Gold Gateway account.