Undergraduate students can apply for scholarships, grants, employment, or loans from a number of sources which include:

• Federal Student Aid Programs
• State Aid Programs
• Wright State University Aid Programs
• External Scholarship Programs
• Alternative Loan Programs

Federal Student Aid Programs

To apply for financial aid from the Federal government, applicants must meet eligibility requirements as outlined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The student must complete the FAFSA to apply for all forms of federal student aid at WSU.

Federal Grants

A grant is a form of gift aid that does not need to be repaid. It is often based on financial need and can be restricted to a select population. Federal grants available to undergraduate students include:

• Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Employment

Federal Work Study is a form of employment from the federal student aid programs.

Federal Student Loans

A student loan is a form of aid that must be repaid by the borrower. It can be based on financial need and/or restricted to a select population. Federal loans available to undergraduate students include:

• Federal Stafford Loans
• Federal Nursing Student Loan

Federal Student Loans for Parents

A student loan for parents is a form of aid that must be repaid by the parent borrower. Federal loans available to parents of undergraduate students include:

• Federal Parent PLUS Loan*
  

*Parent applicant must meet federal credit requirements to be eligible to apply.

Federal Student Aid Contact Info

Federal Student Aid Information Center
Phone: (319) 337-5665
Toll Free: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
If you are hearing impaired and have questions, please contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.
Web: http://studentaid.ed.gov/

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State Aid Programs

Undergraduate students can apply for State of Ohio scholarships, grants and loans.

State Scholarships

A scholarship is a form of gift aid that does not have to be repaid. It is often merit based and/or restricted to a select population. State of Ohio scholarships available to undergraduate students include:

• Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund
• Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
• Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

State Grants

Eligible undergraduate students may apply for the State of Ohio's Ohio College Opportunity Grant.

State Loans

Eligible undergraduate students may apply for the State of Ohio's Nurse Educational Assistance Loan Program (NEALP).

State of Ohio Contact Info

Ohio Board of Regents
State Grant and Scholarships
30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-3414

Toll Free: (888) 833-1133
FAX: (614) 752-5903
Web: http://regents.ohio.gov/sgs/

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Wright State University Aid Programs

Eligible undergraduate students can apply for WSU scholarships, grants, and tuition remissions.

WSU Scholarships

A scholarship is a form of gift aid that does not have to be repaid. WSU has several scholarship opportunities available to undergraduate students in different phases of their education. Scholarships are based on academic excellence and talent. Visit our Scholarships page for more information.

WSU Grants

Eligible undergraduate students may apply for the WSU Need-Based Grant.

Tuition Remission

A tuition remission is a form of gift aid that does not need to be repaid. It is typically awarded to an employee or dependent of an employee as a benefit for services rendered at WSU.

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External Scholarship Programs

Scholarships are available from external Donors. For a list of external scholarships for which undergraduate students may apply, visit our External Scholarships page.

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Alternative Loan Programs

Many lenders offer private (non-federal) education loans. Visit our Alternative Loans page for more information.