Financial Aid Steps to Apply and Timelines
You must apply for financial aid for each year you plan to attend Wheaton College—but the requirements and deadlines for first-time applicants and current students are different. Find the section that reflects your status to see the steps you need to take to complete your financial aid application.
Instructions for New Students
Instructions for Current Students
Paying Your Bill
Semester bills and monthly statements will be available online in the Student Billing & Payment Gateway. Students and their authorized users will receive email notifications when new billing statements are ready to view. View more information about the Student Billing and Payment Gateway, as well as other billing-related concerns.
Financial Aid Tips for College Students and Parents
1. Remember deadlines!
If you want to be able to make a timely decision about which college to attend, with financial aid information in hand, we need your information on time. Let your parents know ahead of time that you need their help in submitting the forms.
2. Keep a copy
Occasionally, paperwork does get lost. If you keep a photocopy of everything that you send to the IRS, the federal processing center, and our office, you will be prepared for anything.
3. Use e-mail for questions
Responses to e-mail are often quicker. Our office's address is: sfs@wheaton.edu
4. Write it all down
If you have a unique or changing financial situation, please send us an email or a letter describing your situation. Although we cannot accommodate every request, we do read these and consider each request independently.
5. Respond
Occasionally, we'll need to ask for additional information. If we do ask for something extra, it is because we need it in order to comply with regulations or to clarify some information in your application. Your timely response will ensure that things stay on track.
6. Follow through
In the end, it is your responsibility to make sure that your financial aid process is complete. We will try to keep you up to date on your progress but you must be the one to get it done.
Wheaton College offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help make your education more affordable. Our funding opportunities include merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, and departmental awards designed to support students throughout their Wheaton journey.