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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Mission

The mission of the Student Financial Aid 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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Each year, apply for the upcoming aid year by Oct. 1 with a Michigan priority deadline of March 1.
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Bronco Express is your first stop for financial aid and billing.
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Student Financial Aid

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.

Located in Faunce Student Services, we are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our staff is 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. We encourage students to visit Bronco Express first for financial aid questions and concerns.

The Student Financial Aid Office supports the recruitment, retention and degree completion of a dynamic and culturally diverse student body, in preparation for a lifetime of personal and professional success. The office is located in the Faunce Student Services building and works closely with Bronco Express. We encourage you to visit Bronco Express first to take care of everyday University business; and, if your circumstances require further counseling, an appointment with a Financial Services Specialist in Faunce can be made.

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For the most current information regarding your financial aid, visit GoWMU!

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Families

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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.

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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.

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Student Financial Aid

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