Wichita State Financial Aid
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Welcome to the official page for the Wichita State Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships! We accept walk-ins and appointments every day.
The Office of Financial Aid (OFA) serves as a resource for all students and families to provide financial aid expertise on a variety of financial aid topics. We have a team of over twenty (20) financial aid professionals that handle things such as: advising, loan processing, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), financial aid awards and eligibility just to name a few. Our office is equipped with four (4) Financial Aid Advisers to answer your questions on all of the above aspects of your financial aid experience. The OFA not only provides in-house assistance, but also contributes to the campus and surrounding areas by conducting financial aid presentations for middle school, high school and returning adults. You will see us all around from Wichita State New Student Orientation to your high school’s Financial Aid Night. Our ultimate goal is to make the process of understanding and receiving federal and state financial aid easy and user-friendly. Our hours of operation and contact information are:
Location: Jardine Hall, Room 203
Hours: M-F 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Contact: 1-855-WSU1STP (978-1787) or 316-978-3430
If you have a unique situation or just a simple financial aid-related question, feel free to stop in anytime!
⚠️REMINDER: Shocker Financial Wellness is hosting its second workshop of the semester: Buying vs Leasing Cars! 🏎️
Stop by RSC 142 on Wednesday, September 30th to learn car buying strategies and create healthy financial plans.🤩
09/24/2026
The FAFSA opened early! 🚨All students can now apply for 2027-2028 aid. Be sure to fill out your FAFSA by the priority date of December 1st to get the most out of your financial aid. 🌟
Need help with the FAFSA? Make an appointment at wichita.edu/finaidappt
09/23/2026
Enter for chance to be a winner of FREE SPRING 2027 TUITION!* 🏁
Next steps:
✅Attend next 3 workshops
✅Complete 1 peer coaching appointment
📆Finish both by December 1
Visit our page to find workshop dates and schedule an appointment.
*Kansas tuition rate
09/21/2026
On the road with Wichita State Admissions! 🚌
And the wheel lands on...Scholarships!
Scholarships are awarded money you can apply for. To get matched with scholarships, fill out your ScholarshipUniverse application. The 2027-28 applications open on November 1!
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09/17/2026
Today is Founder’s Day; a 24-hour giving event to support the campus community. If you want to help a professional and student organization on campus, donate at https://give.wichita.edu/founders-day . Every gift matters!
09/15/2026
Shockers had the opportunity to learn some budgeting tips & tricks with our Shocker Financial Wellness team! Check out the highlights 📸
Don't forget to join us at our next workshop, "Buying vs Leasing Cars: on September 30th from 11:30 am -1:30 pm in RSC 142!
Calling all incoming freshman!! Be on the lookout for a yellow envelope in your mailbox, scholarship letters will arrive soon. 🌾✨
When you apply for admission to Wichita State by the priority date of December 1st, 2026, you are automatically considered for a freshman merit scholarship for the 2027-28 academic year, if eligible. Learn more at wichita.edu/freshmanmerit and get admitted at wichita.edu/apply.
09/11/2026
We are looking for new Financial Aid Advisors to join our team! If you're motivated to support student success and value connection and impact, we'd love to meet you. Scan the QR code or visit https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/financial-aid-advisor-wichita-kansas-united-states-a6b09cf0-70b9-4d0b-83d7-4e09a8ea4f6c to apply.✨
09/10/2026
Founder's Day is officially one week away! It's a 24-hour giving event where you can make a meaningful impact on the university's future. Every gift matters! 🌾💛
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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