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Let’s Make the Numbers Make Sense

Ninety-nine percent of admitted students receive some form of financial aid. Our team works with every family to make the numbers make sense. 

Merit Scholarships

A Serious Look at the Work You've Done

Every applicant is automatically considered for merit scholarships. As a test-optional school, SAT/ACT scores are not considered for any merit-based scholarship.
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Presidential Scholar

Full Tuition

Wooster’s most prestigious merit award recognizes students whose academic record is matched by deep commitment to their communities.

Must Apply by Nov. 1.

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College Scholar

3/4 Tuition or 2/3 Tuition

For students who have already shown what they can do in the classroom and what they could bring to the Wooster community. 

Must Apply by Nov. 1.

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Dean’s Scholar

$25,000 – $43,000

Strong academics, service, and involvement all count here. Every applicant is automatically considered, with no separate scholarship application required.

 

 

Understanding Your Costs

Fee Schedule Semester 1 Base Fees (due August 10, 2026) Semester 2 Base Fees (due January 10, 2027) Total 2026-27 Base Fees
Tuition and Fees $33,145 $33,145 $66,290
Housing (Standard double) $3,917.50 $3,917.50 $7,835
Food (Meal plan) $4,107.50 $4,107.50 $8,215
Comprehensive Fee $41,170 $41,170 $82,340

This is the published cost before aid. With 99% of admitted students receiving some form of financial aid, most families pay significantly less.

Types of Aid

Grants

Grants can lower your cost without becoming a bill later. File the FAFSA to be considered each year for need-based aid from Wooster, federal programs, and participating state programs.

  • Need-based grants do not have to be repaid.

  • Wooster grant aid may be included in your financial aid package if you demonstrate need.

  • Federal and state grants may also apply, starting with the FAFSA.

  • Students reapply for need-based grants each year.

Loans

Loans can be one part of a larger financial aid plan. Wooster helps families understand the options available through federal and private loan programs.

  • Direct Subsidized Loans are need-based and do not accrue interest while you are enrolled at least half-time.

  • Direct Unsubsidized Loans may be available regardless of demonstrated financial need.

  • Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans and private educational loans may help families cover remaining costs.

  • The Financial Aid Office can help you compare options before borrowing.

Work-Study

Student employment can help you earn money, gain experience, and build a schedule that works around your classes.

  • Federal Work-Study may be included for students who demonstrate financial need.

  • Campus jobs are designed to fit alongside academic commitments.

  • Students build practical skills while earning money during the school year.

  • Work-study is earned through employment, so it is paid over time rather than applied upfront.

External Scholarships & Tuition Benefits

Outside funding can add another layer to your Wooster financial plan, from community scholarships to tuition exchange programs for eligible families.

  • Outside scholarships come from organizations beyond Wooster, federal, or state programs.

  • Report outside scholarships to the Financial Aid Office so they can be applied as favorably as possible.

  • Scholarship search sites and high school counselors can be good starting points.

  • Eligible families may qualify through Tuition Exchange or GLCA tuition benefit programs.

  • Some external tuition benefits are renewable for up to eight semesters.

How to Apply

Start in the Right Place

Applying for aid looks a little different depending on where you are in the Wooster process. Choose the path that fits you, and we’ll help you get to the right next step.

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New Applicants

Start your financial aid process as you apply to Wooster.

New Applicants

Start your financial aid process as you apply to Wooster.

File the FAFSA with Wooster’s school code 003037 to be considered for need-based aid. When you apply, you’ll also be automatically considered for merit scholarships.Start Your Application
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Continuing Students

Renew your aid and keep your plan moving year to year.

Continuing Students

Renew your aid and keep your plan moving year to year.

Submit the FAFSA each year to renew need-based aid, review your package, and find next steps for forms, work-study, loans, and outside scholarships.

See What’s Available

Helpful Resources

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Forms & Documents

Access financial aid forms, document requests, and other materials needed to complete or update your aid file.

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Special Circumstances

Learn how to share financial changes that may affect your family’s ability to pay, from income loss to other qualifying circumstances.

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Maintaining Your Aid

Review renewal steps for continuing students, including FAFSA filing, academic progress, and other requirements that help keep your aid on track.

Connect With Our Financial Aid Team

Katie Davis

Katie Davis

Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid
Dana Kennedy

Dana Kennedy

Director of Financial Aid, Financial Aid
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Put Yourself in the Running

Apply to Wooster to be considered for merit scholarships and submit the FAFSA to help us understand what your family may need.  
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