The following forms and information will help you in the renewal of your financial aid for another year.
The priority deadline for continuing students is April 15. FAFSAs received after this date will be processed but applicants may not have full consideration for campus-based need-based financial aid. Applications that are complete by April 15 will begin to be processed in mid-June. Please keep in mind that you must reapply by completing a FAFSA each year in order to continue receiving federal financial aid. The Graduate Student Scholarship will be awarded each semester you are enrolled full-time and are eligible regardless of whether or not you have completed a FAFSA.
Important: The federal government has stipulated how families are to provide tax information to financial aid offices. Please read the information and instructions carefully. Print all instructions here.
Current students are responsible to provide the following each year:
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- All requested verification documents
Read the full verification policy.
The student will be notified if verification documents are requested. Any documents submitted must include the student's full name and student ID number.
Deadline
Students must provide verification documentation prior to the last day of the student’s enrollment for Campus-based, Direct Loan, and institutional need-based aid. However, for maximum consideration of Campus-based and institutional need-based aid, verification documentation must be received prior to the annually established priority deadline date of April 15.
Accept your Award Online
To view further details and accept your financial aid offer and/or decline any portion you do not wish to accept, please go to the Wheaton Portal and log in then follow the instructions below.
1. Once you have logged in, click on "Graduate Student" on the left, then click on "Banner Self-Service" on the right. Choose "Financial Aid", then the "Financial Aid Dashboard".
2. This will take you to the Banner Self-Service Financial Aid Home Page. Make sure that 2024-2025 is selected as the Award Year in the top right corner of the page. Please review this page for any unsatisfied requirements and respond to any questions required of you from the Financial Aid Office.
3. On the "Award Offer" tab, you will be able to view and accept/decline your financial aid, as well as add any private (non-Wheaton College) scholarships that you have been awarded. Make sure to press submit after selecting accept or decline for each type of financial aid you have been awarded.
4. On the "Resources" tab, please carefully review the Terms and Conditions for important disclosures related to your financial aid.
5. On the "Notifications" tab, you can view any messages that might relate specifically to your financial aid award, including an explanation of any changes should a revision be made to your award.