Wake Forest is Affordable.
Wake Forest University meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for eligible students.
Manage Your Aid
The Financial Aid Portal is where you can view and manage your financial aid.
Student Financial Aid provides financial resources for the enrollment of students identified by the Admissions Committee as having an appetite for rigorous work in a dynamic community, an ability to intellectually challenge our teacher-scholars and each other, and a commitment to philanthropy, service, friendliness, honor, and living Pro Humanitate.
How much does Wake Forest cost?
View 2024-25 tuition and fees for undergraduate students.
How can I estimate my costs and aid?
Use the Net Price Calculator to estimate your costs.
How do I apply for aid?
Information on financial aid eligibility and how to apply for it.
Types of Aid
Need-Based Aid
Need-based aid is financial aid that you can receive if you have financial need and meet other eligibility criteria.
Scholarships
Most scholarships do not require a scholarship application but only a completed admission application.
Federal Aid Programs
Information on the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Work-Study, and additional programs.
More Financial Programs
Information on Federal Parent (PLUS) Loans, Supplemental Loans, Payment Plans, Veterans Education Benefits, and more.
Priority Filing Dates
When to submit the CSS Profile®, FAFSA®, and federal income tax documents.
Early Decision I,
Early Action
December 1
Early Decision II, Regular Decision
January 1
Continuing Students
March 1
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More Information
Forms
View all supplemental forms that may apply to need-based aid applicants.
Loan Fee Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate loan fees and how much you should borrow.
Resources
Explore topical sections to learn about important information on financial aid resources.
Contact Us
Undergraduate Financial Aid
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact Us
Email: finaid@wfu.edu
Phone: 336.758.5154
Graduate and Professional Schools
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Email: gradaid@wfu.edu
Phone: 336.758.5137
Go to the Graduate School financial aid site
School of Divinity
Email: gradaid@wfu.edu
Phone: 336.758.5137
Go to the Divinity financial aid site
Wake Forest Law
Email: lawfinaid@wfu.edu
Phone: 336.758.6103
Go to the Law financial aid site
School of Business
Email: sbfinaid@wfu.edu
Phone: 336.758.4424
Go to the Business financial aid site
School of Medicine
Email: finaid@wakehealth.edu
Phone: 336.716.2889
Go to the School of Medicine financial aid site
School of Professional Studies
Email: spfinaid@wfu.edu
Phone: 704.317.4021