Apply for Financial Aid

Students applying for financial aid are considered for all programs for which they are eligible. The amount of financial aid offered is generally a combination of scholarships, need-based aid, student employment, and loans. It is based on the qualified financial need as determined primarily by the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).

FINANCIAL AID FORMS

FAFSA

Use the available at . You can complete the FAFSA once it is available in October of the year prior to your intended enrollment (or October of your senior year of high school).

蘑菇tv Financial aid request

NEW FRESHMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS

We will begin processing your financial aid offer once you have been both admitted to 蘑菇tv and we have received your FAFSA information from the federal government.

FALL 2026 RETURNING STUDENTS

Submit your Financial Aid Request online by completing the following:

Login to and click on myFinancialAid (NetPartner)
Select 2026/2027 Award Year
Open the Menu and select 蘑菇tv Financial Aid Request
Next, click on the 蘑菇tv Financial Aid Request link
Answer all three questions and click Submit
After the form is submitted, you may close the page

Questions?

Contact the Office of Financial Aid with any financial aid questions: financial.aid@wlc.edu.

The following forms are available as circumstances warrant. Please be sure to complete the form(s) for the academic year for which you are seeking financial aid.

Your Financial Aid Offer

A financial aid offer letter will be sent to you after your financial aid is determined. Incoming freshmen will receive offer letters in the mail starting in December. Transfer students will receive offer letters in the mail on a rolling basis. Current students will receive offer information via email during the summer.

Adjustments

If you receive private (non-蘑菇tv) scholarships, grants, or loans, you are legally required to report those funds to the Office of Financial Aid. In certain cases, federal and state regulations may require an adjustment to your financial aid offer. Adjustments may also be made if there are changes in your family's financial situation during the academic year or if your enrollment status changes.

How often do I apply for financial aid?
You must apply for financial aid each year.
Do I have to submit a FAFSA?
No. If you are only requesting your 蘑菇tv merit scholarship, then you do not need to submit a FAFSA. Note that if you plan to borrow a federal loan, you must submit a FAFSA.
What is the recommended filing date?
New students: February 1. Continuing students: February 1. Submit the FAFSA before this date to maximize your aid eligibility. After this date, we determine financial aid on a first-come, first-served basis depending on available funds.
Why should I file for aid by the recommended filing date?
Missing this filing date may impact processing time of your financial aid package or state aid eligibility. Wisconsin residents: The state tends to run out of grant money quickly, so file your FAFSA early!
Which tax year should I use to complete the FAFSA?
You will include "prior-prior" year tax information on the FAFSA. For example, for the 2026-2027 FAFSA, you will include your 2024 tax information.
Can I file my FAFSA with estimated tax numbers?
No. This is a recent change. You will now use actual tax numbers from a previous year. Even people with a tax extension will have their actual numbers by October 15 from "prior-prior" year tax documents.
When will I receive my financial aid offer?
We will start mailing offers to incoming freshmen beginning in December. Continuing students will receive offers via their myFinancialAid link during the summer.
What is verification?
Your FAFSA may be chosen for federal verification by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). If so, the Financial Aid Office will require some additional information from you to confirm the information on your FAFSA.
How do I complete verification?
If your FAFSA is chosen for verification, you will be notified by our office. You are required to return a completed verification form to us before we can continue processing your financial aid. Verification forms are available in your myFinancialAid account.
Why are you asking me for an IRS Tax Return Transcript or my tax return?
If your FAFSA is chosen for verification and you have not or cannot use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, you will need to obtain an IRS Tax Return Transcript for both you and your parents or submit a signed copy of your federal tax return. The IRS Tax Return Transcript will not be available until after any taxes due have been paid.
How do I order an IRS Tax Return Transcript?
You can order a tax transcript online, by phone or by mail. The provides directions.
What are my loan options?
Federal Direct Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, and Private Education Loans are available to help you pay for your education. See the Financial Aid Loans webpage for more information.
How do I borrow Federal Direct Loans?
After you receive your financial aid award, accept the loans that you need through your myFinancialAid account. If you are a first time borrower, you must also go to , log in, complete Entrance Counseling, and complete a loan agreement (Master Promissory Note).
What if I need more loans than listed on my financial aid offer letter?
As a dependent student, if you need more loan funds than offered to you in the Direct Loan program, you will need the help of a parent to borrow a Direct PLUS loan for parents or a credit worthy person to cosign for you for a Private Education Loan.
Can I receive 蘑菇tv scholarships as a part-time student?
No, you must be enrolled full time for a minimum of 12 credits per semester to receive 蘑菇tv scholarships and grants. However, certain state or federal aid may be available to part-time students.
What if I receive private scholarships or other education funding?
Congratulations! That helps you pay your bill! Notify the 蘑菇tv Financial Aid Office if you receive private scholarships or other education funding. By law, such monies must be considered as part of your financial aid package.
What if the situation (financial or otherwise) in my family changes after I file my FAFSA?
Refer to our Special Circumstance Form (see link, above). We can review your financial aid file to determine if the situation makes you eligible for additional aid.

(As of 2/14/2026)

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