Author: Trang Bui

Apply for institutional scholarships starting Nov. 1 through the ScholarshipUniverse platform. Don’t miss out on potential scholarships that are out there.

ScholarshipUniverse is the scholarship-matching tool for admitted and current Wichita State students. The tool connects Shockers to millions of dollars in both institutional and external scholarships based on their personal information. Answer the questions and submit an application(s).

Stop by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships workshops and get engaged with financial wellness. The more sessions students attend during the semester, the more entries they’ll receive to enter a giveaway for a full in-state tuition scholarship in spring 2024.

• Buying or Leasing a Car – Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room
• Living On and Off Campus – Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room
• Black Friday Shopping – Noon-2 p.m. Nov. 17 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center
• Coffee Chat – 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at Cargill Cafe in Woolsey Hall
• Coffee Chat – 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 5 at Starbucks in the Rhatigan Student Center

To make an appointment with a peer financial coach or learn more about the program, visit the Shocker Financial Wellness webpage.

Stop by and visit the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 18 at its open house to celebrate National Financial Aid Day.

The office is located in 203 Jardine Hall. Meet with staff, learn about services, play games and enter our giveaways. Light refreshments will be served while supplies last. 

There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. As a result, the new form will be available in December 2023, not the usual Oct. 1 date.

The launch date will apply only for the 2024-25 FAFSA form.

The changes to the FAFSA form for the 2024-25 aid year include:

• Expanded eligibility for federal student aid
• A more streamlined application process

For more information, visit studentaid.gov

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is excited to launch the Shocker Financial Wellness Workshops for fall 2023.

These workshops will be interactive and led by the peer financial counselors who are trained to reflect the big five of holistic financial wellness as identified by the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. The topics focus on earning, saving/investing, protecting, spending, and borrowing.

The first workshop, “Budgeting 101,” will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center. Join in learning new ways to spend money wisely. Light refreshments and snacks will be served, with a chance to win fun giveaways.

Attending multiple workshops this fall, will put you in a drawing to win a full-tuition scholarship for spring 2024. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn financial skills and get financial support.

Visit the Shocker Financial Wellness website for a full list of fall 2023 workshops and to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a peer financial counselor.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is excited to launch the Shocker Financial Wellness Workshops for fall 2023.

These workshops will be interactive and led by the peer financial counselors who are trained to reflect the big five of holistic financial wellness as identified by the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. The topics focus on earning, saving/investing, protecting, spending, and borrowing.

Shocker Financial Wellness is also available for campus presentations in First Year Seminars or with student organizations with groups of 10 or more students. Find the full list of upcoming workshops, and submit a meeting request, online.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to invite students to the first workshop, “Budgeting 101,” from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center. The more sessions students attend this semester, the better their chance to win a full-tuition scholarship for spring 2024.

For questions, contact Janet Hartley at janet.hartley@wichita.edu.

Attention borrowers. Interest on student loans resume Sept. 1, with the first payment due in October. Loan servicers will send the bill at least 21 days prior to the due date.

However, those currently enrolled at least half time will have their loans be in an in-school deferment. While no payments will be required during in-school deferments, interest will begin accruing on unsubsidized loans. Contact your lender for further information.

Be mindful of scammers and visit the Federal Student Aid website to find your lender’s contact information, review your loan balance and view repayment options. Students never have to pay for help with repayment and should never reveal personal information or account password to anyone.

Join the First-Generation Student Organization and the First-Generation Coordinating Council as they engage in small group discussions about being a first-generation student at Wichita State at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center.

A first-generation college student is a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree. By attending the event, attendees will meet other first-generation faculty, staff and students. Attendees will be provided lunch and a T-shirt while supplies last.

Students who want to empower each other and Indigenous people on campus are invited to join the upcoming Indigenous Student Collective (ISC) student organization.

The ISC will set meeting dates in the coming weeks to work out its objectives, mission statement and overall goals for the organization. The organization will be open to all students, as well as those who are non-Indigenous.

Learn and engage in discussions of etiquette to respect culture. The ISC will serve as an educational space that will create positive experiences for Indigenous students and support other Indigenous relatives.

For questions or concerns, contact Alicia Gangone at axgangone@shockers.wichita.edu.

Wichita State University defines a first-generation (FGEN) college student as a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree. If you are a first-generation college student within the College of Fine Arts, pick up your FGEN FREEBIE gift while supplies last 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8 at the McKnight Art Center Atrium. This gift includes a CFA face mask, hand sanitizer and candy. CFA First-gen students can also visit the CFA Advising Center in MK 319 all week for their gift.

Follow us on Instagram @wsu.cfa.advising for more updates and upcoming events.