Wright State Lake Campus students are eligible for the same types of financial aid and scholarships available to all Wright State students. General information is provided through the Dayton Campus Enrollment Services website.
Lake Campus also offers scholarships and resources unique to our campus.
Applying for Financial Aid
File Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in applying for federal student aid. Most states and schools also use the results of your FAFSA to determine your eligibility for state and institutional scholarships and grant programs. You must file the FAFSA annually to apply for:
- Federal grants
- Federal student loans
- Federal parent loans
- Work (Federal Work-Study)
Wright State University has a FAFSA priority deadline. This deadline is for campus-based aid programs, such as the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and Federal Work-Study. If you miss Wright State University's FAFSA priority deadline date, you can still apply for federal student aid. Three of the largest federal student aid programs, the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans, and the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan can still be awarded at Wright State if the FAFSA priority deadline date is not met.
Need help completing the FAFSA? Register online for a virtual one-on-one appointment. You can also call Enrollment Services at 937-775-4000 or email enrollmentservices@wright.edu to schedule an appointment.
File the FAFSA
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has revised the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to make it easier for students and families to apply for financial aid. Filing the FAFSA is an annual process and is available beginning October 1 prior to the start of the academic year. Refer to the chart below to determine which FAFSA to complete.
| File the 2025–2026 FAFSA | File the 2026–2027 FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Summer 2026 |
| Fall 2025 | Fall 2026 |
| Spring 2026 | Spring 2027 |
Updates
- We will communicate with students via their Wright State email address as information is available.
Preparing to File the FAFSA
Before you begin the FAFSA, we recommend you determine who will need to contribute information to the FAFSA, and therefore may need an FSA ID. We also encourage you to gather information and documents you will need to file the FAFSA.
Determine Who Will Need to Contribute to Your FAFSA
A contributor refers to anyone who is required to provide information, consent and approval, and a signature on the FAFSA form. Contributors are determined by your dependency status, tax filing status, and marital status. Contributors may include the student, student’s spouse, biological or adoptive parent(s), or stepparent. If you are a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? Wizard to determine which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.
Please keep in mind that providing consent or providing personal and financial information doesn’t make a contributor financially responsible for the student’s educational costs. If you have questions about who would be a contributor to your unique situation, please contact Enrollment Services.
Contributors Must Request or Update an FSA ID
The FSA ID is a username and password needed to contribute to the FAFSA. Please note that anyone who needs an FSA ID will need to have a valid email address. If you or someone who needs to contribute to your FAFSA already has an FSA ID, make sure the information is current, including legal name, date of birth, and email and home address. Parents, if you previously created an FSA ID when you were a student or for another child, you don’t need to create another one. You can only have one FSA ID linked to your Social Security number. If you forgot your FSA ID username and password, you can retrieve the information on the studentaid.gov website by clicking “Forgot Username” or “Forgot Password."
Contributors requesting or updating an FSA ID will want to wait until they receive an email from the Department of Education stating that their identity has been verified, and they can use their account before beginning their portion of the FAFSA.
Please note: Contributors (parent or spouse of a student applying for aid) without a Social Security number need to set-up an FSA ID, but the identity verification process has been waived for the entire 2025-26 FAFSA cycle.
Gather Useful Information and Documents to Have on Hand When Completing the FAFSA
Contributors may need the following documents when completing the FAFSA:
- Social Security Number (SSN), legal name, date of birth, and email addresses of each contributor
- Use 2022 income tax information to file the 2024-25 FAFSA and 2023 income tax returns to file the 2025-26 FAFSA
- Records of child support received
- Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
- Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
View Additional Resources
The Department of Education has released a series of videos that cover preparing for the FAFSA form, along with FAFSA FAQs. Still have questions? Contact Enrollment Services by calling 419-586-0300 or email lakeenrollmentservices@wright.edu.
How to Make a Correction
After you file your FAFSA, you can log back into studentaid.gov and make additional changes or corrections to the data you entered.
Click here for more information on how to correct your FAFSA.
Federal Student Aid Contact Information
Federal Student Aid Information Center
Phone: 319-337-5665
Toll-Free: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
If you are hearing impaired and have questions, please contact the TTY line at 1-800-730-8913.
Federal Student Aid Estimator
Before you complete the FAFSA form, the Federal Student Aid Estimator can help you understand your options to pay for college by providing an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. Most people complete the Federal Student Aid Estimator in 5-10 minutes. You will want to have your federal tax information or tax returns for the student (and spouse if married) and parents for a dependent student. You will also want to have information on savings, investments, and assets for students and parents, if applicable.
Lake Campus-Specific Scholarships
- Western Ohio Educational Foundation Scholarships - If you are a high school senior, you are encouraged to complete the WOEF scholarship application process and be admitted to the university by the priority deadline of February 1 to be eligible for academic performance scholarships.
Other Types of Aid
The following programs apply to all Wright State students. Full details are available on the Dayton campus website.
- Academic Scholarships - Merit-based awards for incoming and continuing students.
- External Scholarships - Opportunities offered by outside organizations.
- Grants - Need-based aid that does not need to be repaid.
- Loans - Borrowed funds that must be repaid after graduation.
- Work-Study - Part-time employment opportunities for eligible students.