The following checklist will help ease your concerns through the Financial Aid process at West Liberty University! Click on the plus sign (+) to expand the hidden content.
This page is currently a work in progress – please bear with us as we continue to add all the pertinent information!
Investing into my Future at West Liberty University
Net Price Calculator
Interested in West Liberty University and want to know what the investment into your future will look like? Complete the Net Price Calculator today to get a quick picture of what scholarships you will be eligible for, what grants and loans you may be able to apply for and any work study funds that may be available.
Tuition and Fees
For an overview of costs are West Liberty University – Click Here.
New Students – What’s Next?
Complete your FAFSA
If you have been accepted to West Liberty University and haven’t received your Financial Aid Estimate Letter from the Financial Aid Office, have you done your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and added West Liberty University to your application? Our school code is 003823 – be sure to add us!
Additional Documentation Requested
If you have been contacted about additional documentation and forms that need completed – visit our Forms Page to complete requirements. If you don’t see what you need, contact our office and we’ll be happy to help!
Received my Financial Aid Estimate Letter
If you received your financial aid estimate letter and have questions, check out our Financial Aid Estimate Letter Analyzer here! It’s a place for quick definitions, further explanations and what to do next!
If you haven’t received your estimate letter, you may contact our office for a timeline.
Here are some things to keep in mind before we can send a Financial Aid Estimate Letter:
-You must be accepted and complete the FAFSA.
-West Liberty University starts sending Financial Aid Estimated Letters mid-December of your Senior Year of High School.
-It usually takes 10-14 business days to process financial aid after any additional, required documentation is received.
Accepting my Financial Aid
Once you have received your Financial Aid Estimate Letter, you will need to accept the financial aid that you would like to apply to your account by signing and returning the letter to the Financial Aid Office. This will allow us to apply the accepted aid to your account for processing at the beginning of the semester. Some of the financial aid may have additional steps before it will apply to your account.
– Student Loans – If you are a first time borrower at West Liberty University, you must complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note before your loans will pay to your account. You can complete those by visiting the Federal Student Aid website and signing in with your FSA ID (the same username and password you used for the FAFSA).
– Work Study – In addition to accepting your work study funds to allow you to have a job while you are a student as West Liberty University, you will also need to apply for a job that interests you. You can apply online. You can find more information about student employment here.
Need Additional Aid
Sometimes students need additional funding to help cover the costs of attending West Liberty University. There are a few options to help with this.
West Liberty University works with multiple Alternative Student Loan companies annually. We offer a preferred lenders list here. You are not required to use one of companies or banks listed, this is merely just a starting point for our students.
West Liberty University also participants in the Federal Parent Plus Loan option for our students and parents. This is a credit-based loan in one of the student’s parent’s name. Parents can apply online.
Understanding your Statement
Student statements are sent before the beginning of every semester to the student’s West Liberty University email account. Statements will list a balance due or a refund due to the student.
If a parent would like to receive a copy of the statement as well, please complete the Financial Information Release Form on the Business Office website.
Balances are due 10 days prior to the start of each semester,
Paying your Bill
Your financial aid will be disbursed 10 days prior to the start of school. You will see your financial aid available on your statement you receive from the Business Office. You will not see it apply to your WINS account until 10 days prior to the start of school per federal regulations.
West Liberty University does have a payment plan available for students that need to break up the balance over a 5 month period for the semester. Please visit the Business Office website to set up your payment plan today. Please keep in mind that you must set up a plan each semester, as it does not carry from semester to semester.
You can also pay your balance online on the Business Office website.
Returning Students
All Returning students that are eligible for financial aid are required to accepted their offer online in their WINS account every academic year. Returning student financial aid should be available late March or early April every year to be accepted.
Accepting your Financial Aid Online
Please follow the instructions to complete all necessary steps in accepting your financial aid.
- Log into WINS
- Click on the gray Financial Aid Tab at the top of the page
- Click on the blue Award link in the middle of the screen
- Click on the blue Award for Aid Year link in the middle of the screen
- Choose the appropriate award year form the drop down box
- Click on the gray Terms and Conditions Tab, complete if not already done in the past.
- Click on the gray Accept Award Offer Tab
- Choose “Accept” or “Decline” from the drop down boxes for all funds that are in offered status.
- Submit
NOTE – Failure to accept or decline all funds will cause your financial aid to partially submit and your financial aid will not be complete causing a delay in any refunds. Do not use the “undecided” option. This will also cause a submission failure.
Understanding your Statement
Student statements are sent before the beginning of every semester to the student’s West Liberty University email account. Statements will list a balance due or a refund due to the student.
If a parent would like to receive a copy of the statement as well, please complete the Financial Information Release Form on the Business Office website.
Balances are due 10 days prior to the start of each semester.
Paying your Bill
Your financial aid will be disbursed 10 days prior to the start of school. You will see your financial aid available on your statement you receive from the Business Office. You will not see it apply to your WINS account until 10 days prior to the start of school per federal regulations.
West Liberty University does have a payment plan available for students that need break up the balance over a 5 month period for the semester. Please visit the Business Office website to set up your payment plan today. Please keep in mind that you must set up a plan each semester, as it does not carry from semester to semester.
You can also pay your balance online on the Business Office website.
Keeping Your Aid
Did you know there are requirements to keep your Financial Aid from academic year to academic year? Below you will find a list of requirements, policies, and additional information needed to make sure you are eligible year to year.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) is a federal regulation that West Liberty University is required to ensure our students are meeting annually.
Qualitative Standards
Freshmen (0-29 earned hours) – must maintain a 1.60 cumulative GPA.
Sophomores (30-59 earned hours) – must maintain a 1.8 cumulative GPA.
Juniors and Seniors (60+ earned hours) – must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Graduate Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Quantitative Standards
Students must successfully complete 70% of all attempted credit hours. The calculation is made as follows: earned credit hours/attempted credit hours = completion rate. All credit, including transfer work, on the student’s academic transcript is included.
Maximum Time Frame for Degree Completion:
Students must obtain their degree objective within 150% of the normal time-frame. For example, undergraduate students in programs requiring 120 credit hours must complete their first baccalaureate degree within 180 attempted credit hours.
West Liberty University Academic Scholarships
To maintain a scholarship, a student must complete 30 hours in the Academic Year each year while earning a 3.25 cumulative GPA. If you are receiving an Undergraduate Scholarship, it can only be applied towards tuition and fees. It cannot be applied to any other charges. It may be canceled or reduced if you receive any other tuition based financial aid. If your aid contains a “Housing Scholarship,” you can only receive this if you live in a campus owned residence hall. It cannot be applied to any other charges. It may be canceled or reduced if you receive any other housing aid.
West Liberty University Foundation Scholarships
West Liberty University Athletic Scholarships
Promise
State Grants
Parents
Understanding your Statement
Student statements are sent before the beginning of every semester to the student’s West Liberty University email account. Statements will list a balance due or a refund due to the student.
If a parent would like to receive a copy of the statement as well, please complete the Financial Information Release Form on the Business Office website.
Balances are due 10 days prior to the start of each semester.
Paying your Bill
Your financial aid will be disbursed 10 days prior to the start of school. You will see your financial aid available on your statement you receive from the Business Office. You will not see it apply to your WINS account until 10 days prior to the start of school per federal regulations.
West Liberty University does have a payment plan available for students that need break up the balance over a 5 month period for the semester. Please visit the Business Office website to set up your payment plan today. Please keep in mind that you must set up a plan each semester, as it does not carry from semester to semester.
You can also pay your balance online on the Business Office website.
Parent Plus Loan
A federal loan program available to parents. A PLUS Loan Data Request Form must also be completed in the Financial Aid office. The loan amount is determined either by the parent’s request or by the eligibility remaining towards the student’s cost of attendance. A credit check is required and will be processed by the Direct Loan Service. The current interest rate is 5.30% fixed. Repayment is made through the Direct Loan Program and begins 60 days after the last disbursement of the loan is received. Usually the last disbursement is received in January. If you would like more information please contact the Financial Aid Office or apply online here.
Additional Questions
Book an Appointment
You can book an appointment with Financial Aid to discuss any questions you may have or finalize your financial aid requirements. Not near campus? That’s ok! Book an appointment time for us to call you when it is convenient for you.
Contact Us
We have multiple ways you can contact us:
Phone: 304.336.8016
Email: finaid@westliberty.edu
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