FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The following list contains questions often asked regarding scholarships and fellowships awarded by the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Q: Do I need to submit a transcript with my application?
A: Most likely, no. Current students and new students, who have already submitted copies of their high school and/or other college and university transcripts to WSU, do not need to submit a transcript when applying for LAS scholarships and fellowships. If you are a new student and have not submitted a copy of your transcripts to the university, you need to have these sent to the Office of Admissions
Q: Do I have to submit an application for each scholarship or fellowship I want to apply for?
A: No, by submitting the LAS Scholarship/Fellowship Application, you will be applying for all scholarships or fellowships offered by LAS for which you meet all the guidelines.
Q: Do I need to submit a scholarship application for each semester?
A: No, one application per student each academic year is all that's needed. If a student is not awarded a scholarship during the initial awarding process, the application will be kept and considered if applicable during the re-award process each semester.
Q: Am I required to provide Financial Information on my application?
A: The Financial Information portion of the application is optional. However, if an applicant wishes to be considered for a scholarship or fellowship that is awarded with regard to financial need, the financial information section on the LAS Scholarship Application must be completed and a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid.
Q: When will I be notified if I have been awarded a scholarship or fellowship?
A: Generally recipients will be notified in March each year about their award(s) for the following academic year.
Q: Will I receive a letter if I have not been awarded a scholarship or fellowship?
A: Currently, we do not send letters to applicants who have not received a scholarship or fellowship.
Q: Why wasn't I awarded a scholarship?
A: The main reason a student may not be awarded a scholarship is limited funds. At this time, there are not enough scholarship funds to make awards to each student who applies. Other common reasons are low GPA, ineligibility based on guidelines, or an incomplete application.
Q: How will I get my scholarship?
A: All scholarships and fellowships will automatically be applied to any tuition and fees and/or remaining balance on your financial aid account. If there are any funds left over after this balance is paid, recipients will receive this money in one of two ways. Recipients with direct deposit from the university will see extra funds applied to their corresponding bank account. Students without direct deposit will receive a check from Accounts Receivable for the amount of remaining funds. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION ARE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE! Inaccurate contact information may result in a delay in the disbursement of these funds.
Q: I was awarded a scholarship or fellowship for the academic year, but I will be graduating in December. Is it possible for me to receive my whole award for the fall semester only?
A: It is occasionally possible for a recipient to receive their full award in one semester. However, this depends on factors such as, fund guidelines, the size of the award, and the awarding department's preference. Students in this situation must contact the LAS Scholarship Coordinator at 316-978-6659 to make arrangements.
Q: May I submit an application for LAS scholarships after the February 1st deadline?
A: Yes. Please fill out the LAS scholarship application for the appropriate academic year. Late applications will be held and considered for scholarships that must be re-awarded and for which the applicant is eligible. The Office of Financial Aid does not accept applications after the deadline. Outside scholarships will not usually accept late applications; be sure to check the deadlines listed on outside scholarship forms as they often have a deadline earlier than February 1st.
Q: Where else may I apply for scholarships?
A: All continuing students should apply using the application(s) on this site. Incoming freshmen, new transfer students, and returning adults may also apply at the Office of Financial Aid (Jardine Hall 203) or Admissions (Marcus Welcome Center). Any outside scholarship information sent to the LAS Dean's Office will be listed on this site. You may also want to view the Financial Aid website for more information on other outside scholarship opportunities.
Q: Someone contacted me about writing a thank you letter to my scholarship donor. Whom do I contact to get this information?
A: If you received a letter in the mail, the donor's contact information was included. If that page has been lost, contact the LAS Scholarship Coordinator at 316-978-6659. If you were called, it is likely the Foundation is prompting a response as they may be meeting with the donor of your particular scholarship soon.