The WCJC Office of Financial Aid is here to help you find the resources you need to pay for college. Find information about completing the FAFSA® to start your journey today.
Your FSA ID serves as your username and password that will enable you to access the Federal Student Aid’s online system. Your FSA ID is super important, so be sure to write it down!
The FSA ID video provides step-by-step instructions to set up your FSA ID.
Head to the Federal Student Aid webpage to complete and submit your FAFSA®.
You’ll need to identify your dependency status and provide Consent and Approval to Retrieve and Disclose Federal Tax Information. Use the FICE code 003668 to have your information sent directly to WCJC.
Use your WCJC Online Services account to monitor your application status.
Remember! If the Department of Education chooses your file for verification, you may need to submit additional information.
Don’t stop after you’ve submitted your FAFSA®!
Apply for WCJC scholarships and grants to help you achieve your educational goals at less cost to you!
Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) is committed to supporting students in understanding and maximizing their financial aid opportunities. In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) §56.0094(c), we are providing important information about applying for, managing, and maintaining gift aid such as grants and scholarships.
As part of this effort, WCJC encourages students to review the Financial Aid Displacement Advisory issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). This advisory provides valuable guidance on how external scholarships or grants may impact your overall financial aid eligibility.
Your FSA ID serves as your username and password that will enable you to access the Federal Student Aid’s online system. Your FSA ID is super important, so be sure to write it down!
The FSA ID video provides step-by-step instructions to set up your FSA ID.
Head to the Federal Student Aid webpage to complete and submit your FAFSA®.
You’ll need to identify your dependency status and provide Consent and Approval to Retrieve and Disclose Federal Tax Information. Use the FICE code 003668 to have your information sent directly to WCJC.
Use your WCJC Online Services account to monitor your application status.
Remember! If the Department of Education chooses your file for verification, you may need to submit additional information.
Don’t stop after you’ve submitted your FAFSA®!
Apply for WCJC scholarships and grants to help you achieve your educational goals at less cost to you!
Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) is committed to supporting students in understanding and maximizing their financial aid opportunities. In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) §56.0094(c), we are providing important information about applying for, managing, and maintaining gift aid such as grants and scholarships.
As part of this effort, WCJC encourages students to review the Financial Aid Displacement Advisory issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). This advisory provides valuable guidance on how external scholarships or grants may impact your overall financial aid eligibility.
Selection for verification does not always indicate that information reported on the FAFSA® is inconsistent or incorrect. The Department of Education flags some applications for verification, and the school is required to review those student files. Providing Consent and Approval to Retrieve and Disclose Federal Tax Information when completing the FAFSA® can reduce your chances of being selected for verification. If selected for verification, the Financial Aid Office will notify you through your student email account. Students who receive an email should submit requested information and documents to ensure the timely processing of financial aid.
Students who are selected for verification and do not complete the process by the deadline will not receive a financial aid offer. All required documentation needed for verification must be received prior to the last class day of the aid period.
Should fraud or abuse be detected or suspected, the WCJC Financial Aid Office will forward the information to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Education for review and possible investigation. Fraud is an intent to deceive as opposed to a mistake or miscalculation.
2025-2026 SAP Appeal Request
2025-2026 Family Size Verification
2025-2026 Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose
2025-2026 Unusual Enrollment History Appeal
2026-2027 Family Size Verification
2026-2027 Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose
2026-2027 Unusual Enrollment History Appeal
Submit your forms to any WCJC Campus or to finaid@wcjc.edu
Financial Aid Deadlines
Freeze Dates
The financial aid freeze date is the day that the WCJC Financial Aid Office will review enrollment for all students receiving financial aid. The number of eligible registered hours a student is registered for on the freeze date will determine the financial aid amount for that semester. Increasing enrollment after the freeze date will not increase the aid amount. Financial aid freeze dates can be found in the WCJC College Catalog.
Financial Aid SAP Appeal Deadline
The deadline can be found in the online appeal request. Online appeal requests and documentation must be submitted by midnight of the deadline and incomplete appeals will not be considered. Appeal decisions will be posted in Online Services, under Financial Aid Eligibility, within four weeks of the deadline.
Financial Credit for Books and Parking Permits
Students may be able to use a portion of their financial aid to purchase textbooks and supplies. Visit our Campus Bookstores for more information. Students may also be able to use a portion of their financial aid to purchase a UH parking permit.
