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

Bronco Express is your first stop for financial aid and billing.
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Financial Literacy

The utilization of financial literacy is to reduce the frustration and confusion for WMU students and families as they seek guidance, counseling and advice regarding personal finances.
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Student Financial Aid

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 aid counselor in Faunce can be made.

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

Undergrad

Seek further information on ways to pay for college.
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Grad

Access various ways to approach financial aid.
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Transfer

Explore different avenues for your costs.
Transition smoothly
Families

Assist and accelerate your student's financial path.
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Spring One Stop

December 11

Questions about your aid? Financial Services Specialists will be available at One Stop in the Bernhard Center Ballroom Monday, Jan. 7 and Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take care of all of your University business in one convenient location – NO appointment needed!

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Student Financial Aid Holiday Recess

December 6

Our office will be closed for holiday recess Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 and will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 8 a.m. During this closure, emails to Financial Aid will not be processed. Your email will be considered received as of Wednesday, Jan. 2 and will be processed within 3-5 business days. You may check the status of your award any time using GoWMU. Financial Aid for the spring semester will begin to pay out to WMU student accounts on Friday, Dec. 28 assuming all requirements are met. Refunds will begin to disburse via direct deposit or mailed check the week prior to classes starting.

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Endowed Scholarship Applications for 2019-20

November 20

Endowed scholarship applications for the 2019-20 academic year will be available Dec. 2018.

Send Securely

February 19

When sending our office forms, documents or messages through email, we cannot guarantee security, so personal information such as full Social Security numbers should never be emailed.