Applying For Financial Aid
To apply for any federal or state financial aid at Wright State, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is available online or you can pick up a paper copy from your guidance counselor, a public library, or college/university financial aid office after January 1. Filing the FAFSA online is the quickest and most convenient method.

In order to complete the FAFSA, you need student and parent 1040s and W-2s. Many of the questions on the FAFSA will come directly from these forms; however you should not send copies of 1040s or W-2s to the federal processor. You will be required to list the colleges and universities that you want to receive your FAFSA results. Wright State's Title IV code for the FAFSA is 003078.

The priority deadline for the FAFSA at Wright State is February 15.

Wright State University also offers several scholarships for first year and transfer students. Scholarships for first-year students include:

Academic Performance Scholarships - require that a student simply apply for admission by February 15, a separate application is not required. These scholarships are awarded to students who meet the qualifications through the admission process. The deadline for Academic Performance Scholarships is February 15.

Competitive Honors Scholarships - require an application, recommendation letters, typed essay and academic transcript. The deadline for Competitive Honors Scholarships is January 15.

Information and eligibility criteria for additional scholarships for first-year students and transfer students are available at the Financial Aid website.