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

Due to the impact of COVID-19 and WMU’s efforts to reduce the risks of spread and exposure for our faculty, staff and students, our Student Financial Aid office in Faunce is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for deliveries only. Our staff is available to assist you by email at finaid-info@wmich.edu and by phone at (269) 387-6000 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We encourage students to visit Bronco Express for financial aid questions and concerns. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

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.

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Financial Aid Offer Letters for New Students

January 25

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

New Student Communications

January 25

New students have been packaged for the 2021-22 academic year. To review offer letters and other and financial aid and university communications, students should check their WMU email often. All communications will be sent through students WMU email.

Apply for the 2021-22 FAFSA

January 13

You can now apply for the FAFSA for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year! Be sure to apply early and have 2019 tax information available. Michigan priority deadline is March 1.

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Endowed Scholarships for the 2021-22 Academic Year

November 29

Information regarding Endowed Scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year is now available! More information is available on our institutional scholarships webpage. Application deadline is Feb. 15.