Western Michigan Financial Aid Office (2024)

FAQs

How do I contact WMU financial aid? ›

Contact us

Our drop-in hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to noon. Our phone hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (269) 387-6000.

94% of undergraduate students at Western Michigan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.44% with respect to 2021, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

Financial Aid Statistics for Western Michigan University

The average need-based scholarship or grant awarded to first-year students at Western Michigan University was $10,721. Additionally, 57% of first-year students received need-based financial aid in fall 2021.

For assistance using StudentAid.gov, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). You can also reach us through the “Contact Us” page.

Appeals process

For the special circ*mstance appeal, please contact Bronco Express at (269) 387-6000 to request a phone appointment with a Financial Services Specialist (located in the Faunce Student Service building). We recommend that you keep copies for your own records.

Western Michigan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,397 (fall 2022), with a gender distribution of 49% male students and 51% female students.

Financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance (COA) at a school and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

Can you request more money from FAFSA? ›

If you need more financial aid, contact your school's financial aid office. Here are other options you can consider if you didn't receive enough financial aid: searching and applying for scholarships.

Maybe your family's finances have changed, or maybe you have a better offer from another school you can use to negotiate. In such situations, you can submit an appeal letter requesting additional financial aid. Often, you will need to include documentation of your special circ*mstances and why you need more funds.

Western Michigan University is ranked #304 out of 439 National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

Western Michigan University admissions has an acceptance rate of 85% and an early acceptance rate of 88.6%. Half the applicants admitted to Western Michigan University who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 990 and 1220 or an ACT score of 19 and 27.

The Office of Financial Aid is ready to assist you in financing your WesternU Education. For those students attending the WesternU California campus – Please contact us with any questions you might have, (909) 469-5353.

billing@wne.edu for questions about payments and refunds. finaid@wne.edu for assistance with student billing, financial aid, payment plans, and waiving the health insurance charge.

You can call the Office of Financial Aid from Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, at 212-772-4820.

Derik Redding

As the director of financial aid, Derik is responsible for all aspects of scholarships, student loans, student accounts, and financial well-being. Beginning with the pre-matriculation process, Derik promotes a financial wellness program to engage students with financial awareness.