Chapter 2 / Financial Information

Effective: July 01, 2019

  1. Scholarships

    Academic scholarships are administered through the university after a student is fully admitted. SPA scholarships are separate from academic scholarships.

    To Apply and Renew:  Deadline to submit application is FEB. 1st 

    To be considered for scholarships, students must:

    • Illustrate potential for academic success by maintaining at least a 2.5 WSU GPA in all coursework. Additional need-based requirements and other academic standing may be necessary for specific scholarships.
    • Enroll in at least 6 credit hours in MAJOR courses each semester at Wichita State University.
    • Maintain any and all program specific service requirements. See program section of this handbook and Program Director for additional details.
    • Submit a renewal application every year regardless of scholarship guidelines.
    Recipients receiving scholarships directly from School of Performing Arts are required to attend all Auditions, Work Days, Strike Days within their program area.

    Other appearance requirements and correspondence with donors may be required as determined through your program director.

    Also, see Student Elegibility in Section 1. As the requirements for production roles/leadership & travel are similar.

    Financial Aid Office

    myFinances tab in your myWSU portal provides access to your specific financial account (Student Account Suite) and all contact information for the office which is in Jardine Hall, Room 203, 316-978-3430.

  2. Performing Arts Angels

    Purpose

    The Performing Arts Angels (PAA) is a donor group that exists to provide educational, training & travel opportunities for Performing Arts students.

    PAA Meetings

    Performing Arts Angels meet the 1st Thursday of every month from noon-1:00 pm usually at the WSU Foundation.  When making a funding request, it is helpful for the faculty sponsor and student attend the meeting to discuss their request and answer any questions.

    Request for Funding

    While priority is given to groups of students, individual requests are sometimes awarded. To apply for financial assistance, work with your Faculty sponsor to fill out a PAA Request for Funding form with specifics about the event and forward to the Director of the School of Performing Arts. With the approval of the Director, the request will be presented at the next PAA Board meeting. Reimbursement will occur with appropriate receipts after the event. 

    Things to note:

    1-Requests must be in writing using form linked above (or obtained from your Faculty sponsor)

    2-Requests must be presented in person by the requester

    3-Requests that benefit multiple students are given preference

    4-PAA will attempt to evenly distribute funds among the four areas

    5-Requests should be for one-time funding rather than recurring costs

    6-Requests will be for partial funding with other funding sources noted

    7-Individuals should not receive funding more than once per year

    8-The maximum funding amount is $500 per individual/per event/per semester

    Student Responsibilities

    Students receiving funds from PAA need to document their experience though photos/blogs/videos/and or other means, with the intent on sharing their experience with their peers, faculty, and PAA. This plan for documentation should be included in the original request. Hand-written thank you notes are also expected; personal appearances at events may also be expected.