Wheaton College Financial Aid?

Hi guys! I'm interested in applying to Wheaton College, and I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea about their financial aid packages. How generous are they? What kind of aid should I expect if I'm admitted? Thanks for any info!

Hi there! Wheaton College is known to offer fairly generous financial aid packages to its students. As a matter of fact, 99% of the entering class received financial aid in a recent academic year. Their financial aid packages typically consist of grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and student loans.

Wheaton is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students. They'll work with you and your family to create a financial aid package that covers the difference between the cost of attendance and your expected family contribution. Be sure to use Wheaton's Net Price Calculator to estimate your potential financial aid package based on your specific financial situation.

Wheaton offers a good range of merit-based scholarships too. These scholarships are awarded based on factors such as academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and leadership skills. Some of these scholarships may require separate applications, so make sure you keep track of the materials and deadlines for each one on Wheaton's website.

To qualify for need-based financial aid, you must fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), ideally as early as possible after it opens on October 1, as some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

In short, Wheaton College is committed to making its education accessible to students from diverse financial backgrounds. So if you're admitted, you can expect a financial aid package tailored to your unique circumstances. Of course, it never hurts to also explore external scholarships, that could further alleviate the financial burden of college.

Good luck with your application to Wheaton College!