Student Financial Aid STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS Students should check their WMU email and GoWMU to review financial aid communications including outstanding documents, financial aid offers and regular updates. Bronco Express is available to assist students and families by phone or drop-in. VISIT GOWMU 1 2 3 4 Check scholarships Access loans View forms Review costs Student Financial Aid Processing Times: The current processing time for paperwork, appeals, PLUS loans and alternative loans is 3 weeks and our response time for email inquiries is 2 business days. The Student Financial Aid office in Faunce is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our staff is available to assist you by email at finaid-info@wmich.edu and by phone at (269) 387-6000 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We encourage students to visit Bronco Express for financial aid questions and concerns. FINANCIAL AID COVID-19 UPDATES The Student Financial Aid Office supports the recruitment, retention and degree completion of a dynamic and culturally diverse student body, in preparation for a lifetime of personal and professional success. The office is located in the Faunce Student Services building and works closely with Bronco Express. We encourage you to visit Bronco Express first to take care of everyday University business; and, if your circumstances require further counseling, an appointment with a Financial Services Specialist in Faunce can be made. For the most current information regarding your financial aid, visit GoWMU! VISIT GOWMU Undergrad Seek further information on ways to pay for college. BEGIN HERE Grad Access various ways to approach financial aid. EXPAND FURTHER Transfer Explore different avenues for your costs. TRANSITION SMOOTHLY Families Assist and accelerate your student's financial path. SUPPORT GROWTH Emergency Outreach November 30 Student Financial Aid’s Emergency Outreach Team will be contacting students via email and postcard over the next several weeks to inquire if they have experienced financial changes that may impact their current 2021-22 financial aid. Visit our Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding webpage for more information. Endowed Scholarship Applications for 2022-23 November 30 Through the generous support of donors WMU has over 50 endowed scholarships that are available to students. To be considered for these and other scholarships, please access WMU’s ScholarshipUniverse system. Applications for the 2022-23 academic year are open Dec. 1, 2021 and close Feb. 15, 2022. Finalizing Fall Requests November 30 All outstanding appeal requests need to be submitted no later than Dec. 3 and any required verification requirements need to be submitted by Dec. 17 in order to be considered for financial aid for the Fall semester. Student Financial Aid Remodel November 30 While the Student Financial Aid office in Faunce undergoes remodeling from Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, through the end of April 2022, all student financial aid services will be available through Bronco Express, located in the lower level of the Bernhard Center. Facebook Twitter Student Financial Aid Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 49008-5337 USA (269) 387-6000 Consumer Information Federal School Code Bronco Express FAQs AUDIENCES Alumni and Donors Businesses Veterans LOCATIONS Kalamazoo Regional Locations Online Education Cooley Law School Stryker School of Medicine SERVICES Campus Safety Information and Resources Careers and Internships Human Resources Maps Parking Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 49008-5200 USA (269) 387-1000 Contact WMU WMU Notice of Non-Discrimination Land Acknowledgement Statement © 2021 All rights reserved. FinAid VirtualAdvisor Get in Line for Bronco Express Drop-Ins