1. Get to know financial aid
Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans. Students from all income levels are eligible for at least a low-interest loan.
2. Complete your FAFSA
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal grants, work-study, and student/parent loans. File online at the federal government's FAFSA site. Wright State's Federal School Code is 003078. If you have not done so already, you are encouraged to file your FAFSA now!
The priority deadline to submit your FAFSA is February 15, however a student can apply for federal student aid at any time during the year. It is best to allow a couple of months for processing. Students who submit the FAFSA after the February 15 priority deadline date will not be considered for Federal Campus-Based Programs at Wright State University.
3. Look for scholarships
Check out Wright State's First Year Scholarship Programs. You could apply for external scholarships or search for external scholarships as well.
4. Check your Wright State e-mail
You will receive e-mails to notify you of your financial aid status, outstanding requirements, and if you need to approve an Award Notice. You can access your Wright State e-mail by going to WINGS and entering your CAMPUS Account information. Example: w###abc
5. Visit WINGS Express
To visit WINGS Express, login to WINGS, with your CAMPUS username and password, click the WINGS Express icon in the top right corner, and enter your University ID (UID) and PIN to login. In WINGS Express, you can view the status of your financial aid, view requirements, and approve your Award Notice.
Learn more: read What Every WSU Student Should Know (PDF) or visit the student area in the WINGS Resource Center.
6. Approving your Award Notice
The Office of Financial Aid begins awarding financial aid on March 15. Your Award Notice is available through WINGS Express. Learn more about Award Notices.
7. Apply for loans
After you have accepted a loan, read the "Additional Information" section on your Award Notice for any additional steps needed to secure your loan.
8. Pay your bill
Financial aid will be applied directly to your bill. For more information on paying your bill, review the 8 essentials for paying tuition & fees.
Questions?
Learn more about many of the topics above by reviewing What Every WSU Student Should Know (PDF).
For more information about financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (937) 775-5721, toll free 1-877-978-3243, or e-mail financialaid@wright.edu.
For more information about billing statements or paying your fees, please contact the Office of the Bursar at (937) 775-5650 or e-mail bursar@wright.edu.
