Financial aid is money to help pay for college and may be offered through grants, loans, scholarships and on-campus employment (Work-Study). An aid offer can assist in covering such expenses as tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Financial aid recipients can receive aid only for the classes that are required for their degree plan at Wharton County Junior College. Financial Aid Process Submission: 1) Create an FSA ID. This username and password allows students to log in to manage their federal student aid. Follow these steps to set up your FSA ID. 2) Apply for financial aid by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) through the U.S. Department of Education. The WCJC school code for all campuses is 003668. For academic semesters Spring 2024 and Summer 2024, complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA®. For Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025, complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA®, available December 31, 2023. Complete the FAFSA® early and monitor these important dates. Verification: Promptly submit any documents requested by the finanicial aid office. Monitor your financial aid status by checking your Online Services account. Scholarships: Through the generosity of donors, WCJC students can apply for scholarships. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, need, demographics, or career focus and do not need to be repaid. Financial Aid Offer: Once you have been offered financial aid, you can view the amounts by checking your Online Services account. |
Financial Aid Offices are available 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Wharton Campus
911 Boling Highway
Wharton, TX 77488
Administration Building Rm. 101
979-532-6345
979-532-6937 fax
Priscilla Salas
Director of Financial Aid
979-532-6345
Rachel Cavazos
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
979-532-6945
Selena Schmidt
Financial Aid Quality Control Specialist and Veteran Certifying Official
979-532-6916
Ramonica Cortez
Financial Aid State Programs Specialist
979-532-6432
Ramona Petrosky
Financial Aid Work-Study Specialist
979-532-6438
Nessa Rolf
Financial Aid Secretary/Receptionist
979-532-6437
Richmond Campus
5333 FM 1640
Richmond, TX 77469
281-239-1500
Vacant
Financial Aid Advisor
281-239-1539
Anika Gupta
Financial Aid Counselor (Part-Time)
281-239-1540
Sugar Land Campus
14004 University Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
281-243-8447
Lori Blust
Financial Aid Counselor
281-243-8431
Jo Harrington
Financial Aid Counselor (Part-Time)
281-243-8438