Welcome to Financial Aid! Greetings from the William Paterson University Financial Aid team! An affordable education is our goal, and we are here to provide you with the necessary information to locate and secure available funding. The University Financial Aid Office strives to provide the highest quality service to undergraduate, graduate and professional students in pursuit of their academic goals. We are committed to providing exemplary service to our students and their families, the University, and the community at large. Our primary objective is to assist students and families in planning and meeting expenses associated with attendance at the University. We focus on establishing aid eligibility, packaging scholarships, waivers, grants, loans and student employment to eligible students, and providing financial aid counseling to students and families for the resolution of problems associated with financing an education. We serve as the primary advocate for students and families, assisting them in securing necessary financial resources. This web page contains all the information you need to help navigate the financial aid process at William Paterson University. We have many links to tutorials as well as federal and state programs to help streamline the financial aid process. We are here to serve your needs!
Applying For Aid Apply for Summer Aid (Deadline: June 28, 2018) 2018-2019 FAFSA Instructions & Deadlines / Instrucciones en Español Creating and Using the FSA ID FAFSA on the Web (FOTW) Preview Presentation Net Price Calculator Graduate Students You must be enrolled at least half-time (5 credits) in graduate courses to be eligible for Federal Direct Loans. Undergraduate courses will not be covered by federal funds.
Scholarships Donor Scholarship Program: Awards made possible by William Paterson University donors. Institutional Scholarships: Awarded to incoming students by the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Departmental Scholarships and Awards: Awards offered annually through select academic departments. External Scholarships: Awards offered by organizations and institutions external to William Paterson University. Scholarship Brunch: Financial Aid presentation for students and families.
Loans Federal Direct Loans Alternative Student Loans How to Accept Your Federal Loans Loan Cancellation/Reduction Form Loan Reinstatement Form Loan Exit Counseling Direct Loan Proration Direct PLUS Loan Basics for Parents National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Satisfactory Academic Progress Online Appeal Form - CLOSEDAppeal Guidelines Unemployment Waiver Program Policies & Eligibility Requirements Institutional Application for Unemployed Tuition Waiver
