Options for Meeting Your Educational Costs
Beyond the typical funding options of grants and student loans, we have compiled this
list of additional options for funding your educational costs.
Wichita State offers a variety of scholarships open to both incoming and current students.
Collectively, the academic colleges of Wichita State University award more than $2
million of available scholarships annually. Each college has its own application process
and deadline.
Outside scholarships are awarded by civic groups, religious institutions, high schools,
and organizations other than Wichita State. Applications for the following scholarship
opportunities and many others can be found on the websites below.
This method allows you to pay your course/semester related fees in installments.
You may enroll in a payment plan online at myWSU.wichita.edu on the myFinances tab, under the Student Account Suite link. A non-refundable down payment of $100 and a non-refundable administrative
fee of $30 are due when setting up your plan. The remaining balance is to be paid
in equal payments over the remainder of the semester.
The Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) enables parents to borrow
on behalf of their dependent undergraduate student. The amount of the loan may equal
the difference in the student’s eligibility not covered by other financial aid, up
to the cost of attendance. The parent is the legal borrower on this loan, which is
not based on need, but is subject to credit approval.
The Federal Graduate PLUS Loan for Graduate Students (Grad PLUS) enables a graduate
student to borrow the difference in their eligibility not covered by other financial
aid, up to the cost of attendance. This loan is not based on need and is subject
to credit approval. (wichita.edu/gradplus)
These loans enable a student to borrow from a private lender and are not based on
need and are subject to credit approval on the student or a credit-worthy co-signer.
The student is responsible for paying the interest from the time of disbursement until
the loan is paid in full.
This program helps students become financially knowledgeable and responsible during
and after college. Shocker Financial Wellness provides resources like peer coaching,
tabling events, and wellness workshops that assist students in managing and elevating
their finances.
Shocker Career Accelerator has partnered with Handshake to assist students looking
for employment. This tool helps students search and apply for jobs, internships, and
co-ops on and off campus. Create an impressive profile that will impress potential
employers.
