Category: Student Resources

It is the time of year to apply for this great scholarship opportunity. Applications are considered incomplete without the following requirements:

1. Must be fully admitted to WSU seeking a degree
2. Have a cumulative grade point average of a 2.7 or above
3. Submit a copy of your resume that includes a list of activities
4. Submit a picture of yourself for media relation purposes
5. Write a 500‐word essay or video submission (limit 5 minutes) explaining the following:
   • Why did you apply for the scholarship?
   • Where do you see yourself in five years?
   • How do you plan to give back to the community?

If you sit in the back row of class or disable the camera during online classes, how will your instructors know if you are paying attention? Be an active student.

If you sit in the back row during online courses, make sure to sit up in your chair and give cues by nodding your head, taking notes, answering or asking questions. This helps your instructor know you are paying attention. If you are in an online class, turn on your camera or use reactions such as raising your hand or giving thumbs up.

Applications for the  Future Health Care Professionals (FHCP) Peter Cohen Leadership in Healthcare Scholarship are now being accepted until 5 p.m. Oct. 29. To apply, students need to meet the following Application requirements:

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours for the 2019 Fall Semester at Wichita State University.
• Students must have a declared major or pre-major within the College of Health Professions.
• Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA minimum for any completed college courses / high school before enrollment.

Completed applications will consist of:

• A completed application information form
• An applicant essay
• An applicant activities chart
• Signed student certification statements

Applicants must send all finished applications to fchpwsu@gmail.com or deliver a paper copy to Ahlberg Hall (room 402).

Help students prepare for spring 2022 enrollment. Many degree programs require meeting with a faculty member or an advisor before enrolling in courses, so encourage students to check their student accounts to help them ensure nothing is preventing them from enrolling.

Please share this news with any students you know or see. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) began Oct. 1. FAFSA allows students to apply for grants, loans and work study funds to pay for college. Students who want to apply are encouraged to submit the FAFSA at fafsa.gov by Dec. 1.

Here’s what you’ll need to complete the FAFSA:

• A social security number.
• Student and parent W-2s received in 2020.
• Student and parent tax returns for 2020 and proof of any other untaxed income.
• Totals of student and parent cash, checking, savings, and investment accounts.
• Student and parent will need to apply for or reset their FSA ID login details at studentaid.gov prior to completing the FAFSA; both will need to sign the FAFSA using the FSA ID.

When completing the FAFSA, be sure to list Wichita State as a school to receive your financial aid information. WSU’s Federal School Code is 001950. You can even complete your FAFSA on your phone by downloading the myStudentAid app from both the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).

If students need assistance, they can set up an appointment with Wichita State’s Financial Aid office at wichita.edu/finaidappt. Click here to see what other events we have planned throughout fall 2021.

For more information regarding financial aid at Wichita State, please contact WSU’s OneStop  by phone at 316-978-3430 or by chat at wichita.edu/onestop.

Early enrollment for spring 2022 classes begins Nov. 8. Have you checked your myWSU account recently? Do you have any active holds preventing you from enrolling? If so, you will need to use the time between now and the first day of enrollment to clear your holds and complete your requirements so you are eligible to enroll as early as possible.

Depending on your degree program, you may be required to meet with a faculty member or an advisor before enrolling. Don’t know where to go? Visit Wichita State’s Academic Advising website for contact information and locations of our advising centers.

Don’t delay. Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor today.

Tuition assistance applications for spring 2022 are now being accepted through the online application form. The online application will be available through Dec. 1, 2021, and will close at the end of this application period.

The fillable PDF form will no longer be accepted. Due to the volume of applications received each semester, requests to submit late applications will be automatically denied. There will be no exceptions.

For more information, contact  TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu.

Each semester, University Libraries offers a variety of programs and services for students such as Savvy Scholar Workshops, spaces for group projects. The libraries also offers a variety of equipment including laptops and iPads, private study rooms, scanners, 3-D printing and library liaisons to assist with research topics and the research process.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) begins Oct. 1, 2021. FAFSA allows students to apply for grants, loans and work study funds to pay for college. Students who want to apply are encouraged to submit the FAFSA at fafsa.gov by Dec. 1.

Here’s what you’ll need to complete the FAFSA:

• A social security number.
• Student and parent W-2s received in 2020.
• Student and parent tax returns for 2020 and proof of any other untaxed income.
• Totals of student and parent cash, checking, savings, and investment accounts.
• Student and parent will need to apply for or reset their FSA ID login details at studentaid.gov prior to completing the FAFSA; both will need to sign the FAFSA using the FSA ID.

When completing the FAFSA, be sure to list Wichita State as a school to receive your financial aid information. WSU’s Federal School Code is 001950. You can even complete your FAFSA on your phone by downloading the myStudentAid app from both the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).

If students need assistance, they can set up an appointment with Wichita State’s Financial Aid office at wichita.edu/finaidappt. Click here to see what other events we have planned throughout fall 2021.

For more information regarding financial aid at Wichita State, please contact WSU’s OneStop  by phone at 316-978-3430 or by chat at wichita.edu/onestop.

Wichita State University is participating in the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP).

The WRP is a recruitment program for students and recent graduates with disabilities and serves as a primary pipeline for bringing new talent into the federal government. Applying for WRP is an excellent way to:

• Find an internship or permanent position at federal agencies.
• Explore careers in the federal service.
• Gain interviewing experience.

For more information, contact Isabel Medina Keiser, Office of Disability Services director at isabel.medinakeiser@wichita.edu.