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In order for Subsidized and Unsubsidized federal loans to post as credits on the fall bill students should: 1) "Accept" their loans on the Financial Aid "Offer" on Ram Portal. 2) First Time borrowers will also need to submit a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling.
PA residents should be able to setup their Account Access with PHEAA and complete required forms including the PA State Grant form at pheaa.org/signin.
Accepted and matriculated First Year students for fall 2025 can setup their logon for WCU by using the following instructions. The WCU login is used to review financial aid and complete WCU Scholarship Applications.
PA GROW is a new scholarship program open to students who filed their FAFSA for 2025-26. Learn more and apply at: https://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/grow-pa-scholarship-grant-program
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Apply for Financial Aid: Summer and Winter Terms
Apply for Special* or Unusual Circumstances*
*Circumstances could include changes to household income, medical expenses, household
size, etc.
**Appealing for a Dependency Status Override for Undergraduate Students
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Important Dates
October 1 - FAFSA Open Date
February: WCU Scholarship Applications Open
March 1 - WCU Priority Deadline for FAFSA
March: Incoming Student Financial Aid Offers Emailed
March 15 - Summer Financial Aid
May 1 - PA Resident FAFSA Deadline for State Grant Consideration
May- Satisfactory Academic Progress Notices Sent
June- Returning Student Financial Aid Offers Emailed
June 15 - Priority Deadline for Verification
June 30- Priority Deadline for PLUS & Private Loan Application for following year
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