Wheaton administers over $50 million in funds through our academic scholarship, need-based financial aid, and alternative financing programs annually. In order to be considered for need-based funding it is important to meet your financial aid application deadline. Late applicants will be reviewed on a funds-available basis.
These deadlines are required for consideration of need-based financial aid. Students who wish to be considered for academic scholarships only do not need to complete a financial aid application. Academic scholarships require no additional application; recipients are selected from the incoming freshmen applicant pool by the Office of Admission. Please Note: Late credentials will be accepted and reviewed for funding as resources permit.
Financial aid applicants will no longer be required to complete a CSS Profile. Students who wish to apply for all forms of financial assistance must complete 2021 – 2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Wheaton Application for Financial Aid located on the Forms and Resources page.
| Application Plan | Financial aid deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular Decision (spring entry) | November 15 |
| Early Decision 1 | November 20 |
| Early Action | December 1 |
| Early Decision 2 | January 15 |
| Regular Decision (fall entry) | February 15 |
| Application Plan | Financial aid deadline |
|---|---|
| Transfer (spring entry) | November 15 |
| Transfer (fall entry) | May 1 |
| Application Plan | Financial aid deadline |
|---|---|
| Returning Students | April 1 |
First year applicants must upload documents through their admission application portal. Returning students should submit requested documents directly to the Office of Student Financial Services by email (sfs@wheatoncollege.edu), fax, or U.S. Post.