Every year, Weber State University offers more than $50 million in federal financial assistance. We try to make applying for these funds as easy as possible.
We encourage you to utilize all the forms of financial aid available to you, including:
- Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG)
- Dream Weber
- Employer Tuition Assistance Programs
- The Federal Work Study Program
- The Job Training Partnership Act
- The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
- Private or Alternative student loans
- Parent PLUS Loans
- Pell Grants
- Perkins Loans
- Direct Loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, PLUS and Graduate PLUS)
- State Student Incentive Grants
- Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Veterans' benefits
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Application Deadlines
Federal financial aid requirements change each year. You should reapply each year, even if you didn't qualify for aid in the past. The priority filing deadline for federal financial aid is March 1. You can still apply for financial aid after this date but your money may not be available in time for the beginning of class. The WSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office suggests that students apply as early as possible as award offer processing time may take 8 to 10 weeks. If a student is requesting loan assistance, additional processing time will be required.
Cost of Attendance
Your cost of attending WSU includes direct educational costs such as tuition, fees, books and supplies, as well as an allowance for living costs such as room, board, transportation and personal expenses.
Your cost of attendance will depend on:
- where you live while attending WSU
- if you are an undergraduate or graduate student
- if you are a Utah resident or non-resident student
Budget for 2011-2012 (undergraduate level based on two semesters at full-time)
Description Living with Parent Other Resident Non-Resident Tuition/Fees $4,548 $4,548 $12,258 Books/Supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 Room/Board $5,400 $8,000 $8,000 Transportation $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Miscellaneous $2,000 $3,000 $3,000 Loan Fees $52 $52 $52 TOTAL $15,200 $18,800 $26,510
Cost of Attendance amounts are displayed on the each student's Award Offer as aid eligibility has is determined. These amounts are updated annually.Net Price CalculatorThe Net Price Calculator is a helpful tool that parents and students may use to estimate the affordability of attending Weber State University. To use this tool, click on our link above.
Consortium Agreements
Consortium agreements are provided to help students attending more than one qualified institution at the same time. (Students may receive federal financial aid from only one school at a time.) The purpose is to make sure the student receives all the financial aid for which they are eligible. Students must contact the WSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office to determine their eligibility and to pick up an application form.
Deadlines for Consortium agreements are as follows:
Fall Semester Nov. 15
Spring Semester April 15
Summer Semester June 15
Consortium agreements are limited to schools within the State of Utah.
A student's Federal Financial Aid Application must be completed before applying for a Consortium agreement.
Disbursement Information
Pell Grants, SEOG, LEAP, UCOPE, TIERG, Perkins and Stafford Loans can be available no earlier than 10 days before the first day of class.
Federal Work Study earnings are paid every two weeks.
You will receive a registration billing statement after you have registered. You are responsible to pay for any remaining charges that your federal financial aid does not cover. The WSU Financial Aid Office does not cover library fines, traffic fines, or other non-educational fees. You may be charged an additional $40 late fee if tuition is not paid before the deadline. Any residual money will be mailed to you in a check once tuition is paid.
Enrollment Level
Your enrollment level partially determines how much aid you are eligible to receive. If your enrollment level changes during a semester, your award will be affected. If you register for independent study classes, your financial aid may be reduced. Contact our office before you register for independent study for additional information.
If you register as a full, three-quarters or part-time student, you must complete the minimum number of credit hours with passing grades to maintain eligibility for financial aid. Repeat courses do not count toward the minimums listed above. See the Satisfactory Progress Policy on this site for further information regarding completion requirements.
Undergraduate enrollment level:
- Full time = 12+ credit hours
- Three quarters time = 9-11 credit hours
- Half time = 6-8 credit hours
- Less than half time (only applicable to Federal Pell Grants) = 1-5 credit hours
Graduate enrollment level:
- Full time = 9+ credit hours
- Half time = 5-8 credit hours
No federal assistance is available to graduate students who are enrolled less than half time (1-4 credit hours).
Income Adjustments
Your income last year may not accurately reflect your financial strength or your family’s ability to contribute toward your college education. Under unusual and extenuating circumstances only, and with adequate documentation of those circumstances, a financial aid counselor may make adjustments to your income data to more accurately measure your or your family’s ability to pay for educational costs.
Some circumstances that may be considered for 2010-2011 or 2011-2012:
- Tuition expenses paid at an elementary or secondary school for a dependent child in 2010 or 2011
- Unusual medical or dental expenses paid in 2010 or 2011 which were not covered by insurance
- A student, spouse or parent has a loss of employment or reduction in income
- A student, spouse or parent who was employed full-time in 2010 is no longer employed full-time in 2011
- Loss of benefits received in 2010 or 2011: For example, unemployment compensation, social security benefits or court-ordered child support
If any of the above applies to you and if your earnings were drastically reduced in 2010 or 2011, please contact the WSU Financial Aid Office. Any adjustment requires a one-on-one meeting with a financial aid Counselor.
Remember, you must provide adequate documentation of your special circumstance before any adjustments will be made to your application data. Only one adjustment will be made per award year. No adjustment for 2011-2012 will be made before July 1, 2011. All adjustments end for 2010-11 on March 1, 2011.2010-11 Dependent Student Special Circumstance Form
2010-11 Independent Student Special Circumstance Form
Students may receive financial aid for Independent Study/Distance Learning courses. However, tuition waivers and scholarships cannot be used for these courses.
Check out more information on independent study and distance learning.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
In order to continue receiving financial aid, you need to meet certain academic standards:
- Complete 67 percent of your credits
- Maintain a 2.0 grade point average or higher
Failure to meet these standards could result in the suspension of your financial aid or being placed on probation by the WSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
Check out more details about Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Tax Credits
For information on tax credits and deductions, click on WSU Tax Credit Resources for Education or IRS.gov.
Withdrawing From School
Up through the 60 percent point in each semester or period or enrollment, a pro rata schedule (Return to Title IV) is used to determine the amount of FSA funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal. After the 60 percent point in the semester or period of enrollment, a student has earned 100 percent of the Title IV funds he or she was scheduled to receive during the period.
If a recipient of Title IV grant or loan funds withdraws from a school after beginning attendance, the amount of Title IV grant or loan assistance earned by the student must be determined. If the amount disbursed to the student is greater than the amount the student earned, unearned funds must be repaid. You may contact the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office for any questions at 801-626-7569 or email finaid@weber.edu.
Check out more information about withdrawing.
NOTE: Additional information about student requirements, terminology and responsibilities can be found on Student on the Web which is hosted by the US Department of Education.