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Federal Student Aid

Many of our students use Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs—the most common form of financial aid—for tuition assistance. FSA programs are offered by the federal government to provide financial aid options that can help make your WilmU education even more affordable.

There are three forms of FSA

Estimate your potential FSA award by using the FAFSA4caster

Grants

Financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid.

Loans

Borrowed money; must be repaid (usually with interest).

Work-Study

Money earned through part-time employment.


How to Apply for Federal Student Aid

1. Create your FSA ID

An FSA ID is a username and password that enables access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and serves as a legal signature.

2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The FAFSA form collects your current financial information so federal financial aid eligibility and an award amount can be determined by the federal government.

3. Use WilmU’s school code: 007948

Once we receive your FAFSA, we will email you to confirm receipt and provide your next necessary steps.

What's Next?

Learn the next steps in our Federal Student Aid process once the FAFSA is complete.

You MUST be fully accepted through Admissions to qualify for federal financial aid. Verify your acceptance.

Not all certificate programs are eligible to be covered by FSA. See which certificate programs are eligible for federal financial aid.

FSA Resources

Additional information and resources regarding Federal Student Aid

 Announcements

Getting Ready for Next Year

You can get a jump on your financial aid for the 2020-2021 academic year by completing the 2020-2021 FAFSA now. The financial aid office expects to start importing and processing 2020-2021 FAFSAs by April 1, 2020.

If you are applying for financial aid for the spring or summer 2020 semesters, you will have needed to complete a 2019-20 FASFA or add Wilmington University (school code 007948) to your existing 2019-2020 FAFSA before June 30, 2020.

FSA Process 

Learn the next steps in our Federal Student Aid process.

Maintaining Eligibility 

Learn about enrollment requirements to remain eligible to receive aid disbursements each semester and academic year.

Important Dates 

See important transfer and refund dates.

Loan Counseling 

Learn about entrance and exit loan counseling.

Financial Aid Forms 

Download financial aid forms.

Policies & Regulations 

Learn about financial aid policies and regulations.

   Important Financial Aid Dates

  View All Financial Aid Dates

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