Wichita State Financial Aid

06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth! Celebrating freedom, empowerment, and bright futures ahead! The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will be closed in observance of June 19, but we will be back to serve you Thursday, June 20th ❤️🖤💛💚

06/10/2024

The Wichita State Financial Aid Office is being recognized by Suspenders4Hope as a mental health advocate on campus. Their team is dedicated to removing the stigma around mental health, especially for first-generation and underrepresented students. They recently introduced a specialist to help at-risk students navigate financial aid appeals, reducing their anxiety and promoting persistence. Learn more: wsu.news/MentalHealthOFA

06/10/2024

Completing the FAFSA is the first step to unlocking every dollar at Wichita State University, and we are here to help! Drop by our office in Jardine Hall 203 from 1-5 p.m. on Tuesdays/Thursdays this summer for 1:1 FAFSA support. If these times do not work, we have available times you can make by visiting wichita.edu/finaidappt. ☀️

06/07/2024

Celebrating all these lovely ladies who bring sunshine to our office everyday! Happy Birthday to the OFA's June babies! ☀️😎🍦

06/06/2024

Struggling with FAFSA? We've got your back! Let us guide you through the process and maximize your financial aid potential. Reach out now and unlock the dollars waiting for you — it's not too late! 💵 wichita.edu/FAFSA

06/06/2024

Welcome, new Shocks & families! We're so glad you're joining us on campus for orientation! For all the orientation dates this summer, our hours are changing to drop-in advising only between the hours of 8-11 am and 2-5 pm. 😄

05/31/2024

Meet our Shocker Promise Scholar, Alice Ukoha!

Listen as Shocker Promise Scholar, Alice Ukoha, shares her experience at Wichita State. Music by https://www.bensound.comLicense code: KHFXIWAG5QMUQQSY

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day Shockers! Our office is closed today, but we will be back in the office tomorrow to help you with any questions you may have!! 🇺🇸⭐️

05/23/2024

Financial aid met our college success teams this morning and connected with the best TM’s! We’re ready to engage with our this summer at orientation! 🤩

If you haven’t RSVP’d for orientation yet… what are you waiting for?? Visit wichita.edu/orientation. ✅

05/22/2024

🌼 Wishing our May birthday team members in the Office of Financial Aid a blooming year ahead. Happy Birthday! 🎂✨

05/16/2024

We are without power in a good portion of the RSC! We will be without dining options today. The Shocker Store, Shocker Card Center and Campus Credit Union are up and operational as normal at this moment. We'll keep you updated!

05/16/2024

Due to the power outage in Jardine Hall — our office will be closed for virtual support only on Thursday, May 16. If you have any urgent questions, contact us at 316-978-3430.

05/08/2024

Visit the link below for tips from FSA on how to submit the 2024-25 FAFSA form if your contributor doesn’t have an SSN.

Need help? We are open M-F 8am-5pm for virtual and in-person support. We are committed to your success and we are here to help you unlock every dollar at Wichita State University.

https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support/contributor-social-security-number

05/07/2024

05/06/2024

⚠️ Attention campus community: The National Weather Service has indicated a severe storm threat for the Wichita area, starting around 4 p.m. today. Follow this link for details about today's in-person finals, employee reporting and campus shelters: wsu.news/weather_may6

05/06/2024

ATTENTION ‼🚨Today at 3p.m. the Office of Financial Aid will be closed due to inclement weather, we will be open again on Tuesday from 8a.m. to 5p.m. Please seek shelter if necessary and stay safe Shockers!!

05/01/2024

‼️A friendly reminder that TODAY is the priority date for the 2024-2025 FAFSA *and* the Summer Aid Application‼️ The earlier you apply, the more opportunities you have to unlock every dollar for your academic goals.
If you have any questions, please stop by our office in Jardine Hall. Check out the link in our bio to apply for the FAFSA & Summer Aid TODAY!

04/26/2024

We have an internship opportunity for students with an interest and passion for communications! The Communications Intern position pays $15/hr, up to 20 hours per week. In this position, the intern will gain creative experience by designing marketing materials, editing newsletters, and more! Click the link in our bio (linktree) to learn more about this internship and APPLY. We would love to have you join our team and showcase all the wonderful talents you’ve cultivated here at WSU!

04/25/2024

... and current shockers😉... please check your WSU student emails daily! We send out important information in a number of ways and one of those ways is through your email. If you have trouble accessing your WSU student emails, please contact the Technology Help Desk at (316) 978-HELP

04/24/2024

YOU CAN NOW MAKE ONLINE CORRECTIONS TO THE 2024-2025 FAFSA! If you made a mistake on your FAFSA, now is the time to make the necessary corrections. If you have any questions, please visit us in Jardine Hall 203 or call us at 316-978-3430.

04/24/2024

Our Shocker Financial Wellness workshop today will go over comparing job offers & benefits. Know what to look for as you’re interviewing and landing your first job out of college! Stop by today any time from 11:30am-2pm in RSC 142.

04/19/2024

04/19/2024

Recap of our Game of Life event last week for Financial Literacy Month! Special shout-out to for the collaboration and engaging with our Shockers about financial wellness. 💰🌾

04/15/2024

Congratulations to our Communication Intern, Brianna Escoto, on her upcoming spring graduation AND for landing a full-time position! Although we are sad to see her go, we are incredibly proud of her journey as a student and we are grateful for everything she has done in her position with us! Brianna will be working as the Marketing Specialist at Embrace of Wichita. 🎉🎓

04/15/2024

Its important for Shockers and their families to file taxes so that when the FAFSA comes around each year, you are able fill it out and get your aid! Our Shocker Financial Wellness Team has some great resources for you if your a Shocker in need of tax help! 📈💼📝

04/13/2024

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Rudd Foundation, 15 Kansas high school seniors will receive a full ride to attend Wichita State. Read more about each student and the annual scholarship ⤵️ wsu.news/RuddWSU

04/12/2024

ATTENTION SHOCKERS 🚨 The FAFSA Tour at Evergreen Public Library on April 16th has been cancelled. If you need help filling out the FAFSA, come visit our office in Jardine Hall for 1:1 advising meetings!

04/12/2024

Money Mondays are BACK! 💸 Check out our story every 3rd Monday of the month for tips and tricks for how to get the most out of your money!

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04/12/2024

⭐️STUDENT EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK SPOTLIGHTS⭐️

Finally, we’d like to give thanks to our Shocker Promise Mentors! They mentor scholars involved with the 23-24 Shocker Promise Academy and play an essential part to their first year here at WSU. Thanks for being active with our office and great leaders!