Financial Aid
           West Chester University

E.O. Bull Center 138
West Chester, PA 19383
(610)-436-2627
Fax: (610)-436-2574
finaid@wcupa.edu

Below is a list of commonly used forms that you can download, print, complete and submit. Each one includes a description of its purpose. Please read the instructions carefully and submit with any and all required documentation (when appropriate) to the Financial Aid Office

Academic Appeal Form This form may be submitted to request reinstatement of your federal financial aid if the Financial Aid Office has notified you that you are in non compliance of the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. Submission of this application does not guarantee the reinstatement of canceled financial aid.
Confidentiality Statement (WS) Students employed via the federal student employment program are required to complete and file this form with their supervisor.
Consortium Agreement This form serves as an agreement between the student's Home school and Host school where the student may be earning credits.
Federal Perkins Student Loan Acknowledgement and Reference form. Required of all first time Federal Perkins Loan borrowers. Complete and return this the form to the financial aid office after the entrance interview and prior to signing of the Perkins Master Promissory Note. The Master Promissory Note for the Federal Perkins Loan will be available 48 business hours after the completion of the entrance interview.
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application used to apply for Federal and State Student Assistance. Federal code 003328.
Housing Form Provide updated information regarding your housing status for the time period in question or you may update off-campus address on-line at MYWCU.
I-9 form for employment Complete and submit to the Payroll Office.
PA State Grant forms Forms made available by the Pennsylvania State Grant Agency.
PHEAA Work Study Program The State Work-Study Program (SWSP) provides Pennsylvania students with employment opportunities in high-technology and community-service fields. Work-Study Times,  and SWSP application and placement form
Request for Independence form 2008-2009 Parental information is required for students who are not independent according to federal statute. Exceptions are made only when adequate documentation of extenuating family circumstances exist. If none of the circumstances outlined apply to your situation, do not complete this form. Please contact the FAO for the form. The decision of the aid office is final.
Request Federal Income Tax Transcript- IRS Request The form contains instructions as to how to obtain a copy of one's federal income tax (1040) form for submission in compliance with the verification process.
Student Employment Applications Summer and Academic Year.       To apply for Federal Work study - you must indicate your interest in work study by your response to question #26 on the (FAFSAAND complete a 2008-09 West Chester University Student Employment Application.  The priortiy deadline for the student employment application is March 1st. The Summer Employment Application will be available in late March.

Summer 2008 Aid Application-

Deadline: May 23, 2008

Funds are limited. Submission of the application does not guarantee aid for the summer. Please pay close attention to the instructions and information provided on the application. The application will be available March 1st. The Summer PHEAA Grant Application will be available after Spring break. .
2008-2009 Unusual Circumstance Worksheet & Income Reduction Worksheet This worksheet is used to report unusual circumstances that affect your family's ability to contribute money to the cost of your education i.e. high medical expenses, child care, unusual debts etc...This worksheet is used to report a reduction of the household (parental/student) income for calendar year 2008. Students that submit this form will be selected for "verification" and must provide any/all requested materials.
Veteran's Benefit-Request Form This form will along with all other required documents are required for certification of VA Educational Benefits. Only available in the aid office.
W-4 Form Complete and submit to the Payroll Office.