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    Student Communications

    Students should check their WMU email and GoWMU to review financial aid communications including outstanding documents, financial aid offers and regular updates. Bronco Express is available to assist students and families by phone or drop-in.

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    Student Financial Aid

    Make an appointment with a financial services specialist for more in-depth questions regarding your aid.

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    Mission

    The mission of the Bronco Express office is to increase access to a rigorous and affordable college education by being WMU’s central source for financial aid funding, information, planning and education.

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    Accounts Receivable

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Bronco Express

Processing Times: The current processing time for paperwork, appeals, PLUS loans and alternative loans is 4 weeks and our response time for email inquiries is 5-7 business days. 

Bronco Express is open for drop-in assistance Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our staff is also available to assist you by email at finaid-info@wmich.edu and by phone at (269) 387-6000 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Payments can be made online or mailed in.  

Bronco Express is a response to student requests for one, convenient, year-round location to take care of everyday University business. We assist students with transactions and questions related to financial aid, making payments, student accounts and general registration information.

With no appointment needed, students can:

  • Apply for financial aid or pick up appropriate forms.
  • Check financial aid status.
  • Make payments on accounts.
  • Check account balances and receive clarification on charges.

If your circumstances require further counseling, an appointment with a Financial Services Specialist in Faunce can be made. Find more information on scholarships, loans and costs.

Financial aid orientation information
To check your financial aid requirements and status, visit GoWMU.

News

Announcements

Student Financial Aid Remodel

April 15

While the Student Financial Aid office in Faunce undergoes remodeling from Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, through the end of May 2022, all student financial aid services will be available through Bronco Express, located in the lower level of the Bernhard Center. http://wmich.edu/finaid

Summer II Financial Aid Applications

May 18

Summer II 2022 financial aid applications are now available for graduate and undergraduate students! Federal Parent PLUS Loan applications are also available. Graduate PLUS Loan applications are available on the Summer II financial aid application. We will begin processing all Summer II applications when returning students are packaged in June. Applications will be available at https://wmich.edu/finaid/resources/forms 

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