Category: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Interested in studying abroad next year? Be sure to check out our faculty-led travel seminars. Most are open to all students with undergraduate and graduate options.

Learn more about the programs, and learn more about the scholarships. For more information, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Interested in studying abroad next year? Be sure to check out our faculty-led travel seminars. Most are open to all students with undergraduate and graduate options.

Learn more about the programs, and learn more about the scholarships. For more information, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Shockers — it’s time to complete your 2026-27 Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The FAFSA helps you unlock thousands of dollars to help fund your college education, and the earlier you submit, the more likely you are to receive all the scholarships you are eligible for.​

Don’t know where to start? Reach out to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in 203 Jardine Hall, who will assist you in completing your FAFSA and going over your financial plan.

The Truman Scholarship awards students in their third year of college up to $30,000 for graduate school as well as access to extensive scholar programming, priority admission and financial support from public service graduate programs, advising and mentoring from other public service leaders, and preferred hiring with the federal government.

Want to learn more? Any interested students are welcome to attend a virtual open house at 1 p.m. Oct 8 hosted by the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation. The session will include a number of recent Scholars discussing their application experiences, as well as an overview of the program and selection criteria.

For more information, visit truman.gov.

Are you a STEM student who loves conducting research? What if you could receive an award of up to $7,500 for an entire academic year? Join an informative workshop on the Barry Goldwater Scholarship application process from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room for an opportunity to learn how to craft a compelling application and get your questions answered. RSVP by emailing: undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu.

This event is sponsored by the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub, the Graduate School, Cohen Honors College and the McNair Scholars Program.

Need help with your financial aid? From now through Friday, Aug. 29, advising at the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will be walk-in only, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday in 203 Jardine Hall. No appointments necessary — just stop by. You can also visit for financial aid questions at OneStop in the Shocker Success Center for quick support and answers.

• Don’t forget to check your Financial Aid Dashboard in your myWSU to stay on top of your aid status and requirements
• There’s still time to complete your 2025-26 FAFSA — get it done to maximize your aid opportunities
• Need help after hours? Call the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at 316-978-3430

Financial Aid is coming to hang out at OneStop. From Aug. 18-29, the team will be in 103 Shocker Success Center during select times to help you with all your financial aid questions — FAFSA, scholarships, loans or anything else.

All you need to do is check in at the front desk like usual, and you’ll get connected with one of the advisors. It’s a great chance to get everything sorted out without making a separate trip across campus.

Shocker Financial Wellness is hosting a workshop on the topic of “The Game of Life” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room.

Students who attend four of the six workshops this semester and fill out the entry/exit surveys are entered in a raffle for a full in-state fall tuition scholarship. Snacks will be provided.

Are you planning to take classes this summer? You may still be eligible for financial aid. Apply before the May 1 priority date to receive the most consideration. Students may apply until the final deadline, July 11.

You must be enrolled in summer courses and have completed the 2024-25 FAFSA before applying. Interested? Apply now using the myFinances tab of myWSU.

Are you feeling lost while filling out your FAFSA? The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship can help answer any questions you have from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in 220 Woolsey Hall, Mark and Patricia Johnson Room.

If interested, please bring the following materials:

• StudentAid.gov account and password
• Contributor information
• 2023 Federal Income Tax Returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
• Bank statements and records of investments
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
• Alien Registration Number (if you are an eligible noncitizen)
• Laptop