Understanding Financial Aid
Because most college undergraduates receive some type of financial aid, it is a worthwhile effort for your family to explore all possible options. And we’re here to help!
Most financial aid is provided by the federal and state governments, though individual colleges and universities, scholarship organizations, and employers may also be sources. Financial aid can be awarded based on financial need or merit, which considers high school academic performance, and can encompass a wide range of assistance—from loans that must be repaid, to grants and scholarships that are gifts, to work-study opportunities that enable students to earn money.
First Year Financial Aid Applicants
Information for the forms you'll need to apply for financial aid at WPI will be found in our First Year Students Applying for Aid site .
Returning WPI Students
Information for the forms you'll need to apply for financial aid as a returning WPI student will be found on our Returning Undergraduate Students Applying for Aid page.
Transfer Students
Information for the forms you'll need to apply for financial aid as a Transfer student applying to WPI will be found on our Transfer Students Applying for Aid page.
International Students
Information for the forms you'll need to apply for financial aid as an international student applicant will be found on our International Students Applying for Aid page.
Graduate Students
Information for the forms you'll need to apply for financial aid as a WPI Graduate student will be found on our Graduate Student Applying for Aid page
Students Attending Summer (E Term)
Information for the forms you'll need to apply for financial aid for Summer (E Term) studies at WPI can be found on our Students Attending Summer (E Term) page