Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid
Your resource for financial aid support
The primary purpose of financial aid is to help ensure that no one is denied the opportunity of a college education because of financial need.
Getting Started
The first step in the financial aid process is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is completed online and only takes about 30 minutes to complete. The term "financial aid" includes grants, scholarships, loans and work-study funds. The school combines various forms of aid into a package to help meet the student's needs. This is called a "financial aid package." It is not unusual for a student to have all three forms of aid.
The FAFSA is not a loan: it's simply an application to determine your eligibility for receiving federal student aid. You have to pay back any aid in the form of a loan, but you do not have to pay back grants, scholarships or money awarded through work study as long as you successfully complete your classes. Financial aid is always applied toward your tuition bill. If by chance you have additional money left over after the loans and grants apply, it's refunded to you. This money then can be used for living or other college expenses.
Student Employment jobs are located on campus within UA Offices and Departments. This provides an opportunity to gain skills, make valuable connections and will look great on resumes.
Learn More
Since Wayne College's financial aid is handled by the The University of Akron campus, more information and application procedures can be found here:
The University of Akron Office of Student Financial Aid determines a budget that best suits the needs of the student. The budget includes direct costs that must be paid to the University (instructional and general fees) and variable expenses such as transportation and personal expenses.
The first step in the financial aid process is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is completed online and only takes about 30 minutes to complete. The term "financial aid" includes grants, scholarships, loans and work-study funds. The school combines various forms of aid into a package to help meet the student's needs. This is called a "financial aid package." It is not unusual for a student to have all three forms of aid.
The FAFSA is not a loan: it's simply an application to determine your eligibility for receiving federal student aid. You have to pay back any aid in the form of a loan, but you do not have to pay back grants, scholarships or money awarded through work study as long as you successfully complete your classes. Financial aid is always applied toward your tuition bill. If by chance you have additional money left over after the loans and grants apply, it's refunded to you. This money then can be used for living or other college expenses.
Student Employment jobs are located on campus within UA Offices and Departments. This provides an opportunity to gain skills, make valuable connections and will look great on resumes.
Learn More
Since Wayne College's financial aid is handled by the The University of Akron campus, more information and application procedures can be found here:
The University of Akron Office of Student Financial Aid determines a budget that best suits the needs of the student. The budget includes direct costs that must be paid to the University (instructional and general fees) and variable expenses such as transportation and personal expenses.
Scholarships
UA Wayne is committed to supporting you
Unlike loans, a scholarship is free financial support awarded to a student, based on academic achievement or other criteria that may include financial need, to help pay for education.
Scholarship Opportunities
You are automatically considered for some scholarships when you apply for admission. Other scholarship opportunities require a separate application.
We review our scholarship programs annually. The information below is for new, incoming students in the current academic year. While every effort is made to provide accurate scholarship information here, it is subject to change without notice. All scholarship awards are based on the availability of funds and may be adjusted accordingly.
More information for 2026 coming soon.
Other scholarship opportunities to support our students are administered through these college scholarship organizations and require a separate application in addition to the UA Wayne Scholarship application.
Scholarships for UA Wayne Students
More information for 2026 coming soon.
If assistance is needed, please contact financial aid in the Student Services Center or email waynefinancialaid@uakron.edu
Students attending Wayne may also be eligible for The University of Akron scholarships.
More information for 2026 coming soon.
Other scholarship opportunities to support our students are administered through these college scholarship organizations and require a separate application in addition to the UA Wayne Scholarship application.
Scholarships for UA Wayne Students
More information for 2026 coming soon.
If assistance is needed, please contact financial aid in the Student Services Center or email waynefinancialaid@uakron.edu
Students attending Wayne may also be eligible for The University of Akron scholarships.
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UA Wayne Student Services Center
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