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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.

For aid consideration for the next academic year (Fall/Spring) complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid- ( FAFSA) before MARCH 1^st but not before January 1^st.

Complete the 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 you must indicate your interest in a loan by your response to question #26 on the ( FAFSA).

b) To apply for Federal Work study - you must indicate your interest in work study by your response to question #26 on the ( FAFSA)  AND complete a West Chester University Student Employment Application.

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

Financial aid for upper classmen will be packaged after spring grades have been posted and reviewed.  Award letters will be mailed to eligible students at this time. Award information will also be available online at MYWCU.  Financial Aid awarded to applicants that file their FAFSA after the March 1st deadline 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.

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

Factors that may affect aid processing and YOUR Eligibility