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2023-2024

Services (6)

Alternative Loan Request

This form will authorize the WSSU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to certify my alternative loan for the full requested amount or up to my Cost of Attendance (Budget). I am agreeing that the private loan has been approved by one of the lenders listed below and if I have any questions regarding my alternative loan, I will contact the WSSU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Adjustment Request

This service request will allow students to request an adjustment towards their cost of attendance. This includes transportation, dependent care, books, supplies, off-campus housing. etc.

Dependency Questionnaire

The Office of Financial Aid is required to consider parental information and expect a parental contribution for students who are not independent according to the FAFSA definition. This service request will allow you to answer the various questions to determine if you are dependent or independent.

Loan Change Request

Students and parents who wish to have an alternative loan certified or have a loan increased/decreased/reinstated/canceled will need to use this form to request the action.

Parent Reconsideration

Winston-Salem State University makes every effort to assist students by providing financial assistance to help meet the cost of education. We recognize that there may be extenuating circumstances that affect your ability to provide the amount that the family is expected to pay. Certain adjustments are already considered in the calculation of a family’s ability to meet expenses in the formula that calculates financial need. Therefore, Winston-Salem State University will not always be able to reduce your expected contribution to meet educational costs based on your unique circumstances.

Student Reconsideration

Winston-Salem State University makes every effort to assist students by providing financial assistance to help meet the cost of education. We recognize that there may be extenuating circumstances that affect your ability to provide the amount that the family is expected to pay. Certain adjustments are already considered in the calculation of a family’s ability to meet expenses in the formula that calculates financial need. Therefore, Winston-Salem State University will not always be able to reduce your expected contribution to meet educational costs based on your unique circumstances.