For detailed information on the following types of aid, follow these links State and Federal Aid (PDF) and Alternative loans.
CHOOSING A LENDER (Word) --Selecting your student loan lender
Refund Checks will be available to students on September 2.
Summer School Supplement form (PDF) is available and must be turned in by April 1st to be considered for Summer Financial Aid
In addition to need-based financial aid and graduate assistantships, WCU offers a variety of financial awards that support outstanding achievement among graduate students. These awards include:
Chancellor’s Fellowships
Graduate School Study Grants
Morrill Family Fund for Research in Education
The Otto H. Spilker Endowed Scholarship (Physical Education)
Kendall W. King Scholarship Fund (International Students)
Chancellor's Fellowships
These merit-based awards encourage and assist superior students in pursuing graduate studies. Each fellowship has a value of $6,000 per academic year and carries no work requirement. Your must be registered for a minimum of nine semester hours each semester. To apply, submit an application form along with supporting materials demonstrating outstanding performance (two letters of recommendation, test scores, and transcripts).
Application deadline: April 15
Graduate School Study Grants
Each academic year, the Graduate School awards a limited number of $300 Graduate School Study Grants. Study Grants are awarded to exceptionally promising students in order to relieve financial pressures so they may devote more of their energy to study and research directed toward completing their graduate work at WCU. To apply, submit an application form.
Application deadlines: May 15 for Fall/Spring and November 15 for Spring only.
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Morrill Family Fund for Research in Education
This fund supports research in the improvement of teaching at any educational level. Application forms are available in the following locations:
- The Office of the Dean
College of Education and Allied Professions
222 Killian - Graduate School and Research
109 Outreach Center - All departmental offices
- College of Education and Allied Professions
- The Office for WCU Programs in Asheville
120 Karpen Hall
Application deadline: September 1
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The Otto H. Spilker Endowed Scholarship (Physical Education)
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student in the Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation. Priority consideration is given to students studying to teach physical education. Contact the coordinator of the Physical Education Graduate Program.
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Kendall W. King Scholarship Fund (International Students)
The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide financial support for deserving international students. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for the award. Contact the dean of Graduate School and Research.