Financial Aid

Financial Aid

The University offers a program of financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment. Resources are, however, limited. Students and their families are expected to defray as much of their educational expenses as possible. Financial aid should be considered as supplemental assistance. Financial aid programs, policies, and procedures for applying are subject to change. Visit the Enrollment Services website or contact Financial Aid for current details.

Work opportunities are available both on campus and in the community, and many students earn a portion of their college expenses through part-time employment. Because of the academic demands upon a student’s time, no student should work more than 20 hours per week.

Prospective students must be officially accepted for admission into a degree program at the University before their applications for financial assistance will be considered. Undergraduate students must have final acceptance into a degree program and be enrolled in at least six credits per term to be eligible for financial aid. Graduate and professional practice doctoral students in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the School of Law, must be enrolled in at least six credits per term to be eligible for financial aid. Graduate students in Arts and Sciences, Business and Engineering must have final acceptance into a degree program and be enrolled in at least three credits per term to be eligible for financial aid.

Students applying for any federal, instituitional or state aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for processing as soon as possible after October 1. These forms may be accessed at studentaid.gov. Applications for prospective students are processed on a rolling basis beginning on December 1. All FAFSAs for returning students must be received by Western New England University before May1 in order to receive priority consideration. Additional information may be required after an initial review of the FAFSA. Late applicants may be considered for financial aid if sufficient funds are available.

Aid is generally disbursed on an August to May basis. All students must reapply for financial aid each year, and aid in any year does not guarantee aid in subsequent years.

Students must make Satisfactory Academic Progress toward their degree requirements to qualify for financial aid and scholarships. Satisfactory Academic Progress includes maintaining a prescribed grade-point average and successfully completing a prescribed percent of courses attempted. The complete Satisfactory Academic Progress policy is available online on the Financial Aid website.