WSU Foundation Scholarships: Easy as 1-2-3!

by Samantha Johnson | Dec 21, 2018 | Campus Life, Money & Finances, Support & Resources

Recently, the WSU Foundation Scholarship application process was changed and now it’s SO EASY. You’re all smart enough to get into college in the first place, so I know that you’re smart enough to give it a shot! How do you apply to scholarships you ask? I’ll...

How to Stand Out on the WSU Foundation Scholarship Application

by Nicholle Miller | Dec 21, 2018 | Campus Life, Money & Finances

Crafting strong answers to essay questions can make the difference in gaining a scholarship from the WSU Foundation. To make applying for scholarships easier, the application form now has 5 general essay questions that the committee will use to determine all sorts of...

6 Myths about WSU Foundation Scholarships

by Samantha Johnson | Dec 20, 2018 | Campus Life, Money & Finances, Support & Resources

Scholarships. You win some, you lose some. But I hear a lot of people getting frustrated before they even apply! “Why bother? So many people apply!”, “I’m only a member of 1 or 2 clubs, I won’t get picked.” “Only freshman get scholarships, I’m not wasting my time.”...

Here’s How We Can Help If You Have to be Verified for FAFSA

by Breanna McGeorge | Dec 6, 2018 | Admissions, Money & Finances

If you’re anything like me, financial aid is a confusing jumble of papers, taxes and money. WSU requires students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year and you may be selected to have your FAFSA verified.     There are a...

Let’s Talk Money: Financial Aid at WSU

by Violet DeStefano | Nov 6, 2018 | Admissions Blog, Money & Finances, Residence Life

Let’s talk money. College may come with a high price tag, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A lot of people get uncomfortable talking about money especially when discussing how they are going to pay for college. Financial aid is an option to help! Without it,...

Work Study: What is it and am I Eligible?

by Natalie Griesch | Oct 4, 2018 | Admissions, Campus Life, Money & Finances

College is a time in your life that can be puzzling while trying to find a part-time job that fits you. It can seem like a lot to handle at once but it doesn’t have to be. WSU offers many resources to help you find the perfect fit. One of those opportunities is work...