West Chester University uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility for financial aid. West Chester University's Federal Title IV code is 003328.

Students who desire financial aid consideration for the next academic year (Fall/Spring) students are encouraged to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - (FAFSA) by the MARCH 1^st priority deadline. Completing the FAFSA by the priority deadline will help to ensure the timely processing and delivery of your financial aid package. Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on the Web at (FAFSA). To apply on the web a Personal Identification Number (PIN) is required in lieu of a student and/or parent signature. The PIN can be obtained as part of the FAFSA completion process.

a) To apply for a Federal Stafford Student Loan and considered for a Federal Perkins Student Loan for 2009-2010 you must indicate your interest in a loan by your response to question #31 on the (FAFSA). Incoming ADP Students seeking financial aid for the 2009 Summer Academic Development Program must also complete the 2008-2009 FAFSA and use question #26.

b) To apply for Federal Work study - you must indicate your interest in work study by your response to question #31 on the 2009-2010 (FAFSA)  AND complete a West Chester University Student Employment Application. Student Employment Applications are accepted and processed after the priority March 1st deadline. Student employment is not guaranteed from year to year. All interested students must complete both steps for consideration.

c) The information from your FAFSA will be sent directly to your state grant agency by the Department of Education. You may be need to complete additional forms for state grant consideration. You will be notified by your state grant agency if this is required.

Incoming freshman and transfer students are notified of their financial aid awards via a Financial Aid Award Notification Letter, beginning in April of each year. Letters are mailed in regular intervals determined by the Aid Office.

The packaging of financial aid is an on-going process. Award letters are mailed home and information is available on-line via MYWCU. Students that file their FAFSA after the March 1st deadline may need to make arrangements with the Bursar's office. Aid may not appear on the student's record in time for billing. All students must comply with the satisfactory academic progress policy and the eligibility requirements governing the aid they have been awarded.

The submission of incorrect, incomplete, failure to provide student and parental signatures will negatively impact your aid package.Please check your FAFSA for completeness and accuracy.

The world is constantly changing. As regulations and rules governing financial aid change we will attempt to keep you informed to the best of our ability. We will do our Best to help you with the financial aid process at West Chester University. Please visit this web site for periodic updates and changes*.