Funding Your Education
Financial Aid
To receive financial aid, all students must apply every year. A student applies for federal and state grants, work-study, student and parent loans when a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is completed and sent to the processor.
Students may apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov or with a paper application that can be obtained at Western's Financial Aid office, C-133.
Learn more at the Financial Aid website.
Scholarship
More than 200 scholarships ranging from $150 to $2000 are available for qualified students through Western Technical College Foundation. Applications are available for on-line submission.
Work Study Jobs
Work study is a need based program. All participants must apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Financial Aid form, or on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov . An award letter is sent reflecting eligibility for work study. Work study students are awarded a maximum amount of money which can be earned throughout the current school year. Work study paychecks are disbursed around the tenth of each month. Any questions regarding the work study program can be directed to Wendy Brownell at 608.785.9437, or by email at brownellw@westerntc.edu .
List of open Work Study positions as of July 1, 2007
Veterans Funding
Western Technical College is approved by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board for training of qualified veterans under the Veterans Educational Benefits Act (GI Bill), and for the training of eligible dependents of deceased or disabled veterans. More information can be obtained through the Western veterans liaison located in room 133 of the Coleman Center, or from the local County Veterans Service Officer or the Department of Veterans Affairs (1-888-442-4551) or at www.gibill.va.gov. Training that qualifies under the GI Bill includes post-high school vocational diploma programs and day and evening associate degree programs.
