Financial Aid       

West Chester University

25 University Avenue, Suite #030
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: (610) 436-2627
Fax: (610) 436-2574


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5 Steps to Financial Aid @ WCU

 

Step 2: “Show Me the Money” - Packaging and Award Letters

PACKAGING - is the assembling of financial resources, based on the information submitted on the FAFSA along with information that may be provided to the aid office from external sources,on the student’s behalf.

The aid package is considered “Tentative” until the eligibility requirements Watch Video governing the funds have been confirmed. Aid Packages are adjusted please monitor YOUR records via MYWCU on a regular basis.

"Verification" is a process for confirming the accuracy of the information students and parents provide on the FAFSA. If your application is selected for verification the results of the verification may change the value of the aid offered in your package.

AWARD LETTERS

New and Transfer Students-

  • New and transfer (accepted) students, packaging begins in late March. Packaging is an ongoing process. New files are imported on a weekly basis.
  • Information regarding your 2013-2014 financial aid package will be available on-line once your record has been processed. Once your aid package is available you will receive an email providing you with instructions on how to access your aid package. Please make certain your email on your FAFSA and your WCU email address are functioning properly. Remember you will not have access to the WCU portal or be able to use your WCU email address until you have paid the admission deposit.

Transfer students-

  • Federal Direct Student Loans are awarded according to the completed credits the student has at   

          the time their package is generated. The amount you can borrow is determined by your grade level.

  • Depending on the time of the year you transfer, you may be required to register for classes before your aid can be packaged.
  • If you received a PA State Grant at your previous school your academic progress must be confirmed to receive your grant here.

Currently enrolled students-

  • Currently enrolled students are packaged after spring grades have been posted and academic progress for federal and state aid has been determined.

  • Packaging is an ongoing process as new files are imported on a weekly basis.
  • Students that have been packaged may review the package on myWCU.

ALL Students-

  • ACCESS the WCU portal by signing in to your myWCU account.
  • Select "AWARDS" in the Financial Aid Section of the Student Self-Service.
  • Select the "Aid Year" to display your aid. You may view and print your (FAN) by selecting "View Award Notification". If you print the award letter DO NOT return the letter to the financial aid office.
  • Grants and scholarships will appear as "Accepted.
  • You must accept/decline/reduce loans by selecting "Accept/Decline Awards".      

    • Loans must be accepted on-line to initiate the loan process.*

After reviewing your awards, select "Key Info About Your FAN Letter" for important information about how to secure your aid and activate your account. For a detailed explanation of your FAN Letter, select "Understanding Your FAN Letter".

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate, provided by the financial aid office, of what it might cost the student for the academic year. Until "real cost" are set by Harrisburg, the "COA" includes estimated cost for tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, personal and miscellaneous expenses. Need will vary from school to school because costs will vary from school to school. The COA is influenced by the student’s state residency, enrollment status and housing status. There are other factors that may affect the aid offered to the student.

Our "net price calculator" is an on-line tool that will give you an estimate of your cost to attend this college.

The Cost of Attendance is not your BILL.

The bill is generated by the Bursar's office (610) 436-2552.

Loans that are not accepted will not appear on your billing statement/your ACCOUNT SUMMARY screen. To ACCEPT your financial aid go to MYWCU on www.wcupa.edu.