Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid Available
Scholarships
A scholarship is a form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. It is often merit-based or restricted to a select population of students.
Grants
A grant is a form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid. It is often based on financial need and can be restricted to a select population of students.
Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study Program is a federal employment program for undergraduate, graduate, medical, and professional psychology students.
Loans
A loan is a form of financial aid that must be repaid by the borrower.
Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
File Your FAFSA
To apply for grants, work study, and loans you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Currently, you can file the FAFSA for the 2017-2018 academic year. You can begin filing the FAFSA for the 2018-2019 academic year begining October 1, 2017. The priority deadline for filing the 2018-2019 FAFSA is January 8, 2018.
Wright State’s federal school code is 003078.
Apply for Donor and University Funded Scholarships
Undergraduate and graduate students (first-year, continuing, and transfer) can search for multiple donor-based scholarships funded through the Wright State University Foundation and also scholarships funded by the University.
