ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The 2024-25 FAFSA is now available at https://studentaid.gov. If you need help please visit https://wcupa.edu/fafsa to register for an appointment.
PA Residents: PHEAA launched a new platform to apply for the PA State Grant for 2024-25 called GrantUs. Students should be receiving invitations from noreply@grantus.pheaa.org to the email address provided on the 2024-25 FAFSA. Please check your spam and junk folders to make sure you received these instructions on how to set up your GrantUs account. The activation link provided in the email is only valid for 24 hours. If you need a new activation link, click the one provided to you in your email and then choose 'Forgot Password' for a new activation link.
PASSHE Scholarship Application Due August 13th. Apply online at: https://thepafoundation.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1095
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March 1 - WCU Priority Deadline for FAFSA (Extended to May 1st for 2024-25)
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March 15 - 2024-25 WCU Scholarship Applications Open at https://wcupa.edu/scholarships
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June 30- Priority Deadline for PLUS & Private Loan Application for following year
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