Parents

Answers to questions from parents, guardians, step-parents, etc.

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My Student is Admitted, What are Our Next Steps?

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Paying for College (Billing, Payment Options)

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Financial Aid and FAFSA

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Proxy, Privacy and Access (FERPA, Proxy, Authorized User)

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Housing, Dining and Move-In

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Health, Immunizations and Insurance

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Registration, Advising and Academic Readiness

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Residency, Out-of-State and Military/Veteran Family Questions

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2024-25 FAFSA Form FAQs & Issues (Wichita State University)

Are students required to live on campus?

Can I get back in a course if I was dropped for non-payment?

Can I set up an authorized user to make a payment on my account/view my financial charges?

Do I have to submit a tax return for financial aid verification if I did not need to file taxes?

Do you have financial programs for military and veterans besides the VA benefits?

Do you offer payment plans? Is there a deadline?

Have you received my FAFSA?

How and when will I receive my refund?

How can I apply for additional financial aid?

How can I get more financial aid if I have special required fees and/or supplies?

How do I apply for loans?

How do I authorize someone else to view my financial aid?

How do I cancel my financial aid?

How do I change my action on a financial aid offer?

How do I change my refund preference?

How do I get a tax transcript for financial aid verification if I filed taxes?

How do I grant a third party access to my student information?

How do I petition to get my money back (refund) if I drop a class?

How do I schedule a campus visit/tour?

How will my payment plan be adjusted if I change my enrollment?

Is it possible to register, add or drop for other people?

Is there a scholarship for family of Wichita State University Alumni?

My financial situation has changed. What can I do to see if I qualify for more financial assistance?

My parents filed a tax extension. What do we need for verification?

What are my options for making a payment?

What are my options if my parent's PLUS loan is denied?

What are the tuition and fee rates?

What charges can or cannot be refunded?

What documentation is needed if I (or my parents) filed an amended tax return?

What happens to my payment plan now that I have been awarded aid?

What information do I need to provide if I have been selected for financial aid verification and was a victim of identity theft?

What information do I need when I fill out the FAFSA form?

What is and how do I obtain a 1042-S tax form?

What is verification for financial aid purposes?

What type of financial aid is available and how do I apply?

Why am I being charged out-of-state tuition?