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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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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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Student Financial Aid

Student Financial Aid and Bronco Express will open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

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 business days. The wait time on our Bronco Express phone line can be an hour or more at peak times. Please utilize our call back feature to secure your place in line and we will call you back so you don’t have to wait on hold. Thank you for your patience.

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!

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Apply for the 2022-23 FAFSA

September 14

Oct. 1 is right around the corner to apply for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year FAFSA! Be sure to apply early and have 2020 tax information available.

Fall Semester

September 14

Students should check their WMU email and GoWMU often for outstanding documents, financial aid offers and regular updates concerning their financial aid. Bronco Express is available to assist students and families by phone or drop-in. Virtual and phone appointments are still encouraged for students and families, although in-person appointments are available.

Hiring Work-Study Students

August 24

Students needed! If you are a student who is eligible for work-study or awarded work-study, Student Financial Aid is hiring! Please review our posting via Handshake for undergraduate students - https://wmich.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5102769 and graduate students - https://wmich.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5102830