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  • Financial Aid

    The Financial Aid Office is here to assist you and your family with the process and guidelines of financing your education. We will work with you to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your financial aid options while attending WSU.

    Because financial aid packages vary based on students’ unique circumstances, we will assign a financial aid counselor to work with you throughout your academic years at WSU. An ongoing relationship with your financial aid counselor will help you with any questions and concerns in a comfortable and supportive environment.

    If any financial difficulties arise unexpectedly, be sure to contact the Financial Aid Office to make an appointment with your counselor.

  • Announcements

    Early FAFSA Filing for 2018-2019 and Beyond

    The federal government allows college students and their families to file their FAFSA in the fall.

    • You can file a 2018-2019 FAFSA as early as October 1, 2017.
    • You will use 2016 income on the 2018-2019 FAFSA.
    • You should use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to streamline the process and minimize errors.

    Complete your FAFSA at fafsa.gov.


  • Mailing Policy
    From September to May (but not between semesters), the Financial Aid Office sends mail to students via their residence hall mail box, if they reside on campus, or to their home address, if they do not reside on campus. During the summer months everything is mailed to the home address. Whenever possible, the Financial Aid Office also sends announcements to students through the regular What’s Up at Woo University emails.

  • Important Deadlines

    March 1

    Priority date for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students who wish to be considered for financial aid, must file the FAFSA. Late applications will be considered, subject to the availability of funds.
     
    May 1
    Deadline for applying for the MASSGrant and for on-time consideration for financial aid for the academic year.
     
    November 1
    Deadline for on-time consideration for financial aid for students entering a college in the spring. 

  • For Entrance Counseling, To E-Sign your Promissory Note, or for Exit Counseling
    Visit studentloans.gov
      
  • CONTACT US

    Financial Aid Office
    Shaughnessy Administration Building
    Academic Mall, 1st floor
    Office 150
    508-929-8056
    508-929-8194 (fax)
    financial-aid@worcester.edu
     
    Hours
    Monday - Wednesday
    8:15 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Thursday
    8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Friday
    8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
     
    Appointments Preferred