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How To Apply For Financial Aid

Applying for financial aid is an important step toward making your Wooster education affordable. Follow the steps below to complete your application, review recommended deadlines, and connect with our Financial Aid Office if you have questions along the way.

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Follow the Journey

Step 1
Complete the FAFSA beginning October 1

The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available after October 1. Complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA and submit to Wooster using our federal school code: 003037.
Step 2
Submit additional documentation requested by the Financial Aid Office

The Department of Education and/or The College of Wooster may request additional information to verify the data on your FAFSA. This will be determined once your FAFSA has been received by our office.

  • Once your FAFSA has been received by our office, you can view your checklist on the Admissions application portal for any requested documentation.
  • Reminder emails will be sent to the student email and parent email (if applicable) listed on the FAFSA.
  • Signed copies of federal income tax returns and W-2 statements will be requested from families as needed and prior to review of any special circumstances.
  • If the 2026-2027 Wooster Aid Application is being requested, you may submit the CSS Profile in lieu of our form.
  • Many documents, and ways to submit them, can be found on our Forms page.
  • If you are selected by the federal processor or Wooster for the special Verification review process, you will be required to submit additional documentation.
Verification Review Process
 The College of Wooster is required by federal regulations to validate the accuracy of the financial information of students identified by the U.S. Department of Education for verification. Wooster may also select students for verification. The Department of Education requires all student FAFSA filers and contributors to the FAFSA form to provide consent and approval to the access, disclosure, and use of federal tax information (FTI) through the Direct Data Exchange (DDX) process. Additional documentation may be requested by the Financial Aid Office, even if FTI is transmitted successfully by the DDX process, for any student selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education or The College of Wooster.

Financial aid eligibility will not be finalized until all requested verification documentation is received. Financial aid awards are subject to change based on the accuracy of information submitted on the FAFSA.

Application Filing and Notification Dates

 

Application Round Admission Application Deadline Admission Notification Date Admission Deposit Date Financial Aid Application Date Financial Aid Notification Date*
Early Decision I November 1 November 15 December 1 November 1 After November 15
Early Action November 15 January 15 May 1 January 1 After January 15
Early Decision II January 15 February 1 February 15 January 15 After February 1
Regular Decision February 15 April 1 May 1 February 15 After March 15

*For applicants who have applied/are eligible for competitive and/or performance based scholarships, aid offers may not be released until after scholarship decisions have been made.

Financial Aid Forms

Download forms and worksheets to apply for financial aid or complete requested documentation.

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2026-2027 Wooster Aid Application

Complete the FAFSA and the Wooster Aid Application to be considered for need-based financial aid.

Download Form
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Federal Verification Review Worksheet for Dependent Students

Only complete if requested by Financial Aid Office

Download Form
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Federal Verification of Student Identity

Only complete if requested by Financial Aid Office

*Must submit/mail original copy of the signed and notarized form along with a copy of the identification used to confirm identity

Download Form
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Estimated Out-of-Pocket Cost Worksheet

An optional worksheet to estimate your costs after scholarships and financial aid

Download Form

Submit forms to the Financial Aid Office

  • Secure file upload
  • Email: financialaid@wooster.edu
  • Fax: 330-263-2634
  • Mail: The College of Wooster, Office of Financial Aid, 1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691
  • In person: Lowry Center, Second Floor, Suite 261 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)

Important Reminder Dates

Fall

October 1
2026-2027 FAFSA becomes available online
November 1
Early Decision deadline to submit the FAFSA for an offer of need-based aid
November 15
Early Decision financial aid award offers sent after this date

View and monitor the checklist of additional documentation being requested by the Financial Aid Office on the application portal. Submit requested documentation as needed.

Winter

January 1
Suggested filing date for FAFSA

Review of need-based aid award begins. Continue to view and monitor the checklist of additional documentation being requested by the Financial Aid Office on the application portal. Submit requested documentation as needed.

Spring

May 1
Enrollment deposit deadline
May 15
Financial Aid Office will begin emailing requests to deposited students to accept or decline federal student loans via the Colleague Self-Service portal. Instructions will be included in this request.

Contact Us

Questions about financial aid? We're here to help you navigate every step of the process.

Financial Aid Office
Background-1 Phone
(330) 263-2317		 Background-2 Email
financialaid@wooster.edu
Background-3 Location
Lowry Center, 2nd Floor, Suite 261		 Background-4 Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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