Financial Aid at Washburn
Our Mission
The Washburn University Financial Aid office is dedicated to assisting students with the process of applying for and receiving their financial aid. Throughout this process, our office will strive to provide quality service and personal guidance to all students.
Washburn University recognizes that financial aid is an important part of your decision to choose and attend a college. This site is designed to answer your financial aid questions.
Make this site one of your favorites. We’ll keep you up-to-date with what's new as well as provide easy access to forms and information to help you know how to apply.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ACCESSING YOUR AWARD USING MY WASHBURN
If an award has been processed you may view it online at http://my.washburn.edu
* Select the Student tab
* Select Student Self-Service on the right side of the page
* Select Accept/Decline Financial Aid Awards in the Financial Aid category
* Select Award by Aid Year
* Select Aid Year, Push Submit
* Select Accept Award Offer
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING STUDENT AND PARENT LOANS
Beginning with the Fall 2008 semester, Washburn University will participate exclusively in the Direct Stafford and PLUS loan program.
Due to current participation in the FFEL Program, ALL students, both continuing and first time, must complete new MPN (Master Promissory Notes) with the Federal Direct Loan program in order to receive Stafford or PLUS loan funds. The MPN may be completed online at https://dlenote.ed.gov/empn/index.jsp
The decision was based on the unstable outlook for private lenders and their untimely withdrawal from the FFELP loan program. Most recently, the withdrawal of CoreFirst Bank and Trust prompted our decision to offer the more stable Direct Loan Program to our students.
Funds for the Direct Stafford and PLUS loan program come directly from the Federal Treasury and will assure continued loan access for Washburn students. Origination fees of 2% for Direct Stafford Loans and 4% for Direct PLUS loans will be charged to all borrowers. An up-front interest rebate of 1.5% is offered for borrowers as a repayment incentive. In order to keep the up-front interest rebate, a borrower must make their first twelve monthly payments on time.
Entrance Loan Counseling must be completed by all students. Effective July 1, 2008 ALL students receiving Graduate PLUS loans must also complete the Entrance Loan Counseling on line session.
If you have questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 670-1151 or by e-mail to financialaid@washburn.edu
Log in to MyWashburn to check the status of your financial aid. Select "Financial Aid Self-Service Menu" on the Student tab in MyWashburn.
Financial Aid Survey
Please take some time to answer a few short questions about the Financial Aid website, MyWashburn self-service, and the department itself. Your questions will help us to better serve you in the future.
Washburn University
1700 SW College
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone: (785) 670-1151
Toll-Free: 800-524-8447
financialaid@washburn.edu
