WPI’s financial aid staff is here to help you navigate the financial aid application process and to answer any questions you may have about paying for your college education. Please feel free to reach out to us, and we will help you in any way we can!
We are available for in person appointments for current WPI students in the schools Covid-19 testing protocols, or virtual appointments can also be made with our staff. Virtual appointments will be by phone or virtual zoom meetings. Appointments should be made at least 72 hours in advance. See our booking link below.
We are available via email and our phones (508-831-5469) are answered Monday - Friday between the hours of 10:30 am and 4 pm EST.
If you need to leave a message, please provide the student's WPI ID if possible. Please also leave an email address that we may use to contact you. During peak season (November - May) it may take up to 3 business days for a response to calls and emails. We will dedicate the time needed for your inquiry.
Contact:
Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy
Bartlett Center
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
508-831-5469
508-831-5039 fax
finaid@wpi.edu - email
- Email is not necessarily secure against interception. If your communication is very sensitive or includes personal information such as data from your tax return, we encourage you to either fax or mail it to our address above.
Office Hours for Calls and Email:
10:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
Appointment Times:
Appointments can be made by visiting our appointment booking page.
Available appointment times include the following:
General Questions (i.e. do you have all my documents? What are my payment options? What is the CSS Profile?):
10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm Monday-Friday
In-depth Questions (i.e. how do I complete verification for my aid? What paperwork do I file if my academic standing as changed? How do my changing financial circumstances affect my aid?):
9:30am, 11:30am, 2:30pm Monday-Friday
Document Drop-off:
When submitting documents to our office, please email them to finaid@wpi.edu or fax them to 508-831-5039. You may also use the Campus Center mail room for contactless drop-off. Address the envelope to Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy and drop it off at the mail slot next to the mail room window, bottom floor of the Campus Center. If you do not have an envelope please ask the mail room staff at the mail room window for a pre-addressed Student Aid & Financial Literacy envelope, they have them available for students.
Should you need to send any check payments to us please address them to WPI, c/o Financial Services Department, 100 Institute Road, Worcester MA 01609
Jessica Sabourin
Director-Student Aid & Financial Literacy
Jessica joined the team in July 2019. Prior to her arrival at WPI, she was at Harvard University managing the student accounts customer service team and student loan operations team.
Jessica earned her Bachelors of Science degree from UMASS-Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management. She also holds a Master’s in Business Administration as well as Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study in Non-Profit Management. Jessica has been in higher education for 12+ years. ... View Profile
Michael J. DiRuzza, Jr.
Michael J. DiRuzza
Director of Office Operations
Mike’s primary responsibilities in the office are the Federal Work Study Program, as well as determining financial aid awards for a portion of the undergraduate student population. Mike joined the WPI Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy in December 1999. Prior to WPI, he worked in student loan collections and originations for Key Education Resources.
Mike has his bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University and his MBA from Anna Maria. In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, baking, and is a fan of all things Disney.
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Rosemarie Adelaide Alicea
Asst Director, Financial Aid
Rosie joined our team in March of 2014. She oversees a portion of the incoming first-year students and transfer students; and, is part of the Financial Literacy Outreach Program. She is responsible for the Gilbert Grant and Corporate and National Merit Scholarship Program. Fluent in three languages she values opportunities to travel with family and friends. On her spare time from WPI, you can find her biking along the Cape Cod Rail Trail or coaching soccer in her local community. ... View Profile
Bridget Bouges
Associate Director of Student Aid & Financial Literacy
Bridget joined the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy team in January 2020. She is responsible for a portion of the undergraduate population and federal loan processes.
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Anne Bouvier-Monroe
Anne M. Bouvier-Monroe
Financial Aid Counselor
Anne joined the WPI Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy in 2014. Anne provides administrative support for the department, customer service to students and their families over the phone as well as walk-ins. Anne received her Bachelor of Arts degree from UMass Lowell. Anne has 20+ years in the banking and customer service industry. In her spare time Anne teaches piano and enjoys reading, walking and gardening.
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Todd Brenner
Asst Director, Financial Aid
Todd joined the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy in March 2019. He is responsible for a portion of the undergraduate population, summer financial aid awarding, and is a member of the Financial Literacy Team. Todd received a Bachelor’s of Science in Sports, Entertainment, & Event Management from Johnson & Wales University and began his career in Higher Education in 2010 at Northeastern University. ... View Profile
Charity Enimil
Financial Aid Couns/Loan Spec
Charity joined WPI Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy in June 2017. Charity’s primary responsibility as a Financial Aid Counselor/Loan Specialist is managing and processing all student loan programs including federal direct loans, and private student loan programs. Charity received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Ghana, and her Master’s degree from Clark University & Southern New Hampshire University.
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Jacquelyn Hayes
Jacquelyn Lee Hayes
Asst Director, Financial Aid
Jackie joined the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy in October 2015. She provides administrative support for the department, along with customer service to students and their families over the phone as well as walk-ins. Jackie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Stonehill College. Prior to WPI, she worked in the human resources field for twelve years. Jackie enjoys camping trips with her family and cheering on her children at their sporting events.
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Todd Wheeler
Undergraduate Enrollment Information Analyst
Todd joined the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy team in February, 2018. His responsibilities include technical support, business analysis, and data retrieval and transformation. As an information analyst, Todd participates in working groups on campus that manage system and data enhancements and upgrades. Prior to joining WPI, Todd worked at his alma mater Boston University as well as other colleges supporting their administrative systems.
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Amanda Woodward-Mitchell
Amanda Woodward
Senior Associate Director-Student Aid & Financial Literacy
Email: awoodward@wpi.edu
Office: Bartlett Center, Office of Financial Aid
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x5469
Amanda joined the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy at WPI in September 2011. In her role at WPI, Amanda’s primary responsibilities are to manage the Direct Loan program. She also determines awards for all Graduate students and a portion of the undergraduate population. Amanda earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Prior to joining the team at WPI, Amanda worked in the Office of Financial Aid at Brown University for more than seven years. ... View Profile