Financial Aid

Prospective Students

An important part in deciding what college to attend is how you will pay for your education.  The Financial Aid office at Wilmington University realizes that you and your family have been planning for a lifetime in regards to your college career.   We also understand that many families need some guidance and assistance in determining what they can afford and what resources may be available to pay for college costs.

Wilmington University offers a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional aid.  You are encouraged to apply for financial aid if you believe you will need assistance in order to attend Wilmington University.

7 Steps to Completing Your Financial Aid

  • If you submitted your 2009-10 FAFSA more than four weeks ago and have not received confirmation from the University, make sure you have released your FAFSA information to Wilmington University and then contact the Financial Aid Office
    (302) 356-4636.
  • If you have been notified to submit additional documentation, please respond as soon as possible.  Aid cannot be processed until those documents are received.

NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A SIGNATURE

Rejected FAFSA:  If your FAFSA is rejected by the federal processor, it is not considered "processed" The most common reason why a FAFSA is rejected is when it is missing the required signatures.  Be sure to sign the FAFSA.

Submission Deadline

State of Delaware- You must submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor by April 15 to be considered for the Delaware Scholarships. 

Federal Aid for the Academic year-  If you are requested to submit additional application items to the Financial Aid Office for verification purposes, the office should receive these additional items by May 1, 2009 to ensure awards are processed in time for the fall semester.