HOW TO APPLY FOR NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID

The process of applying for need-based financial aid differs based on what the status of applicant at Wake Forest. New students, transfer students, returning students and summer school students all have different sets of directions to complete their application. Please click on one of the links below to get details on what your next step should be.

Students and families are advised to start the process early, complete all applications accurately, keep copies of all documents and correspondence, and submit all information well in advance of deadlines. Do not wait until you are accepted to apply for financial aid. By submitting all of the information by the required deadlines, you will receive your financial aid award notice around the time that you receive your acceptance from the university.

If you have any questions, call us at (336) 758-5154, contact us by email at financial-aid@wfu.edu, or stop by our office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.