WOU: The Office of Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for 2008-09

Planning to attend WOU for the 2008-2009 school year and use financial aid? File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now! The FAFSA on the Web worksheet is also available to help you complete the online FAFSA. March 1st is WOU's priority filing date (WOU school code: 003209). File your FAFSA now using estimated income tax figures (and correct your estimates once you have filed taxes).

Summer Session 2008 financial aid request available

WOU students wishing to be considered for financial aid for summer session 2008 need to complete a Summer Session 2008 Request Form which is available now. Summer session is the last term of the 2007-2008 financial aid year at WOU so it is possible that students will have used their entire annual financial aid eligibility over the regular academic year. If you plan to use financial aid at WOU for summer session 2008, you must have a valid 2007-2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with WOU's school code (003209) listed. To evaluate aid eligibility, students should submit the Summer Session 2008 Request Form once they have decided their final summer session class schedule. Students will receive a response to their request informing them of their financial aid eligibility for summer session. As a reminder, students must be fully admitted to WOU and be seeking a degree or certificate to qualify for summer session financial aid.

Tuition calculator now available

WOU now offers a tuition estimator to help you plan for your tuition expenses for the year. Your exact tuition and fees and other WOU charges will be reflected on your bill (available online prior to each term) and mailed to you prior to the start of each term.

Beware of financial aid scams
and fee-for service offers

The Financial Aid Office would like to remind students and families that financial aid consumer information is available for free in multiple formats. Financial aid information is available from the US Department of Education online or by phone at 1-800-4FED-AID. The WOU Financial Aid Office does not recommend that anyone pay for financial aid or scholarship advice without thoroughly researching a company. Tips about financial aid scams and evaluating a consultant can be found at www.finaid.org. At WOU the only paperwork that you must complete to apply for all types of federal and state financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Should you receive requests for information from agencies other than the WOU Financial Aid Office, please feel free to contact us to see if the information is necessary for your WOU financial aid file. Always question any financial aid information that requires a "processing fee" of any sort.

Promissory notes & loan counseling

If you need to sign a promissory note for your Stafford or PLUS loan, you can do so online. You may also complete your Stafford Entrance Loan Counseling online. If you need to sign a Perkins Loan promissory note, the WOU Business Office will mail you that information in September. If you have been awarded and accepted a Federal Perkins Loan, you need to complete entrance loan counseling online through mapping-your-future.org (this is in addition to the entrance loan counseling for the Stafford loan program above). Click the mapping-your-future link above and choose "Student Loan Counseling Interview" on the left-hand side of the page, then "Perkins Entrance," then choose "Oregon" and "Western Oregon University" to complete the process.

Dual enrollment program

Western Oregon University (WOU) & Chemeketa Community College (CCC)

The program is an opportunity for students to complete one application process for enrollment at Chemeketa Community College and/or Western Oregon University. Eligible students can receive financial aid at one institution for the combined credits at each school. The program is open to all U.S. citizens, permanent residents and eligible non-citizens pursuing their initial bachelor’s degree. learn more

Types of financial aid

General

Of interest

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Applying for and receiving financial aid

Please note: Most financial aid, scholarships and student employment programs are dependent upon completing materials by a certain deadline. It is the responsibility of the individual applying for aid to submit the material by the date requested. Please check the following links and/or meet with a financial aid counselor if you need assistance.

Complete the FAFSA
Important dates and requirements
Financial aid checklist - essential steps for applying for aid
Eligibility for financial aid
Complete list of printable financial aid and scholarship documents
Rights and responsibilities of students receiving federal financial aid
Loan counseling
Payment of fees and receipt of financial aid
Academic progress requirements

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Understanding and applying for financial aid

There are many options available to assist an individual and their family with the cost of a college education. Many prospective students may be unaware of existing programs that may help them fund their education. A financial aid advisor can schedule a meeting during the admissions process

Student Inquiry Web Module allows access to student financial data
Frequently asked questions concerning financial aid
Request to meet with a financial aid counselor

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Tuition and fees

For general information on tuition and fees
For a breakdown of yearly expenses including tuition and fees
For current tuition and fees only

Mission of the financial aid office

The purpose of the Financial Aid Office is to provide monetary assistance to students who can benefit from higher education by administering student financial aid programs according to federal and institutional regulations. The Financial Aid Office educates students regarding financial aid and scholarships by providing thorough financial aid counseling and financial aid consumer information. By delivering service in a timely, accurate and service-oriented manner, the Financial Aid Office assists the university's recruiting and retention efforts.

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