Students can now submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-26 school year.

The application opens many financial opportunities to both prospective and currently enrolled students at Wichita State University in the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters. Students should submit applications as soon as possible, and Wichita State’s priority date is April 1, 2025 for aid programs with limited funding.

“Submitting your FAFSA is the first step to getting thousands of dollars in need-based scholarships, grants and work-study opportunities to make college more affordable,” said Sheelu Surender, executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarship. “Applying early helps students guarantee they unlock as many dollars as they can.”

Students can get started with their FAFSA forms by creating their Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at studentaid.gov.

• Use your personal email address when creating your FSA ID to ensure you continue to have access to your account for future semesters.
• Students whose parents don’t have a Social Security Number will need their parents to create an FSA ID that is separate from the student’s.
• Keep your FSA ID information saved in a safe location or use a password manager so you don’t lose access.
• Are you unsure of all the information you need to submit your FAFSA? WSU has a handy guide for everything you need to complete your FAFSA whether you’re dependent or independent.

Wichita State’s Office of Financial Aid is open to meeting with students who are already admitted or prospective students to discuss the FAFSA and other financial aid or tuition questions. Appointments can be made online or call the office at 316-978-3430.

Learn more about the FAFSA process by visiting wichita.edu/FAFSA, whether you have yet to start or are currently filling out or have already submitted your application. The upcoming holiday breaks are a great time to get the FAFSA done early.

Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.

Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.

The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.

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