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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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Student Financial Aid

Processing Times: The current processing time for paperwork, appeals, PLUS loans and alternative loans is 3 weeks and our response time for email inquiries is 2 business days.

The Student Financial Aid office in Faunce is 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 for financial aid questions and concerns.

Financial Aid COVID-19 Updates
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.

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

ORIENTATION INFORMATION

Undergrad

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Grad

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Transfer

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Families

Assist and accelerate your student's financial path.
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New Students Packaged

January 19

Financial aid offer letters for NEW STUDENTS have been packaged. New students who filed a FAFSA and have requirements complete should check their WMU email to review their interactive offer letter. Printed offer letters will be sent to permanent addresses. Returning students will be packaged later this spring.

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Endowed Scholarship Applications for 2022-23

November 30

Through the generous support of donors WMU has over 50 endowed scholarships that are available to students. To be considered for these and other scholarships, please access WMU’s ScholarshipUniverse system. Applications for the 2022-23 academic year are open Dec. 1, 2021 and close Feb. 15, 2022.

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Student Financial Aid Remodel

November 30

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