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Helping you navigate college finances

Student Financial Aid at WMU can ease the process of financing your education. It all starts with filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year.

We’re here for you

Affordability may play a large part in your college selection process. That’s why it’s important to explore every opportunity for merit- and need-based aid available to you. From scholarships to grants to student loans, we can walk you through the types of financial aid and the entire process to help you get the financial support you need.

Accept Loans: Student borrowers have the right to accept or decline their federal loans electronically on the ‘Accept Award Offer’ tab through goWMU. Students may request subsequent adjustments to their loans also through goWMU. More information is available on our offer letter webpage. 

 

“The Empowering Futures Housing Scholarship allowed for me to have a true full ride and go to college and pursue my dreams, and I am forever grateful."
—Elizabeth Kozen, biomedial sciences major (from Utica, Michigan)

Explore types of financial aid

So what are the right financial aid options for you? A scholarship? Grant? Loan? Student employment? A combination of these? Find out more about all the types of financial aid available to you now.

Current students

As a current student, your financial situation may have changed since you first enrolled. If that’s the case and you need to alter your current aid package, the Student Financial Aid office is here to help.

Contact us

If you have any other questions or would like to speak with one of our helpful representatives, please visit Bronco Express or contact us at the link below. Our drop-in hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to noon. Our phone hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (269) 387-6000. Please visit our Consumer Information webpage for institutional and financial aid information.