Admissions & Financial Aid Future Students

Students must complete the Financial Aid Process beginning October 1 each year in order to be considered for federal and state need-based financial assistance and institutional assistance for the following academic year.  Wabash recommends high school seniors complete the process by January 15. 

Financial Aid Process

To apply for federal and state need-based financial assistance, you must:

  1. Create an FSA ID
  2. Complete the FAFSA (cost to complete = Free)     Federal School Code - 001844
  3. Complete the Verification Process

The amount of federal, state, and institutional need-based aid a student can receive is based on the level of the student’s need-based aid eligibility and other sources of financial assistance he may have (i.e. merit-based scholarships).

Eligibility for need-based financial aid is contingent upon continuing to demonstrate financial need, Satisfactory Academic Progress, and campus citizenship as determined by the Dean of Students.  Additionally, students cannot be in default or owe a refund on any federal aid.

Financial Aid Calendar

January 15 – FAFSA due (required to determine eligibility for need-based federal and state financial aid).
December-March – Financial Aid notifications mailed.
May 1 – Verification items due to financial aid office.
June 1 – Fall semester tuition statements mailed.
August 1 – Fall semester tuition due.
November 1 – Spring semester tuition statements mailed.
December 15 – Spring semester tuition due.

FASFA steps

Verification Process

If your FAFSA is selected for verification, our office is required to collect certain income and tax documents, as well as household information.  We will notify you if documents are required.  Notifications may be mailed to your home address. Students can always view requested documents via Wabash College Self-Service.