Financial aid is federal, state, local, and private funds that help meet a student's cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing and meal plans, books, and supplies.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
There are four basic steps to apply for financial aid. Financial aid funds are limited in many programs, with funding going to the earliest eligible applicants. As a result, deadlines are heavily enforced.
Step 1: Complete the FAFSA
All eligible students interested in financial aid must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Wayne State has a priority deadline of April 1. Wayne State's FAFSA code is 002566.
Complete Your FAFSA (studentaid.gov)
Step 2: Submit Verification
Verification requires schools to collect documentation to check the accuracy of FAFSA information. About 30% of all FAFSA filers are selected for verification. If you are selected, WSC will notify you via email, and you will need to complete the verification process in order to receive aid.
More on Financial Aid Verification
Step 3: View Your Award
Watch your mail and email for information from Wayne State College on instructions to view your award offer. Check your WildcatsOnline account for your up-to-the-minute financial aid award and disbursement information.
Step 4: Accept Your Award
After you have accepted your award, there are steps you must complete while on campus in order to stay eligible.
Staying Eligible for Financial Aid
FAFSA Instructional Videos
Check out the helpful videos below for instructions on completing the FAFSA application, MPN and entrance counseling, the Parent PLUS loan application process, and exit loan counseling for the FAFSA.
FAFSA Demo Videos (EducationQuest Playlist)
Loan Counseling Guidance (WSC Playlist)
Contact Us
Additional Resources & Guides
Completing the FAFSA by Mobile App (Video)
Exit Loan Counseling (studentaid.gov)
WildcatsOnline Help
How to Accept or Decline Financial Aid
Net Price Calculator
Need a quick estimate of how much your cost of attendance and aid award might be? Use the net price calculator.
Student Financial Services
Hahn Administration 104
1111 Main Street
Wayne, NE 68787
Phone: 800-228-9972 ext. 7229
Local: 402-375-7229
Fax: 402-375-7067
Email: [email protected]
Title IV Code: 002566