Get help paying for college
Apply for financial aid
Financial aid can make paying for college more manageable. Eligibilty for financial aid is determined by the amount of financial need you have when you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form.
File the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form is your ticket to need-based aid like grants, loans, and work study. File the FAFSA as early as Dec. 1, 2024, for the 2025-26 school year.
- Wayne State's FAFSA code is 002566
- The priority deadline is April 1.
Applying for Aid Learn more about the FAFSA
Watch below on how to start the FAFSA
Types of financial aid
Financial aid comes in many different forms - some types are free and do not require repayment.
Grants
Grants are free money that don't require repayment. Most federal and state grants are based on financial need, and you may qualify for one or more as determined by your FAFSA.
Loans
You can borrow federal or private loans to help pay for college. Loans must be repaid with interest, but most federal loans don't require repayment until after you graduate.
Federal Work Study
The Federal Work Study Program is need-based aid that provides part-time jobs for undergraduate students so they can earn money to help offset their education expenses.
Summer Aid
Summer financial aid is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Wayne State College who have completed the FAFSA.
Aid for Graduate Students
Eligible graduate students may receive financial assistance after completing the FAFSA. Wayne State also offers graduate teaching assistantships in each major graduate field of study.
Our Tuition Guarantee
Pell-qualified students can attend Wayne State tuition-free. Qualified students pursuing a bachelor's degree will receive a combination of grants, college remissions, or scholarships to fill any tuition gap left after the Pell Grant.
More ways to pay
Scholarships
For the past five years, all first-time freshmen who applied for scholarships received an award.
Scholarships do not require repayment. Wayne State College offers a wide variety of scholarships based on academic excellence, talent, leadership, program of study, and other personal qualities. You can complete the scholarship application process after you apply for admission and are accepted to WSC.
Tuition assistance for military, first responders, and their families
- Military Tuition Assistance - There are several ways military members and veterans can receive assistance in paying for college, including the Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Program, the G.I. Bill, and the Yellow Ribbon Program. Dependents of service members and veterans can also receive assistance through the Waiver of Tuition for Nebraska Dependents, Dependent and Survivor Assistance, and the transferring of Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits.
- First Responder and Dependent Education Benefit - Law enforcement officers, professional firefighters, and their dependent children may qualify to receive a tuition waiver after federal and state financial aid have been awarded.
- In the Line of Duty Dependent Education Benefit - Children of fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters may receive a waiver to cover their remaining tuition charges after federal and state financial aid has been awarded.
Resources and assistance
Financial Aid and FAFSA Information
Applying for Aid
- How to Apply for Financial Aid
- Eligibility Requirements
- Financial Aid Disbursements and Refunds
- FAFSA Verification Process
- FAFA Special Circumstances
- Financial Aid FAQs
FAFSA How-To Videos
Forms & Resources
Paying your bill
Questions? Contact:
Student Financial Services
Hahn Administration, Room 104
1111 Main Street
Wayne, NE 68787
Phone: 800-228-9972 ext. 7229
Local:402-375-7229
Fax: 402-375-7067
Email: [email protected]