Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1:

When will the KEES scholarship money be deducted from my balance?

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Question 2:

The teacher scholarship still says "offered" on TopNet even after I accepted it on my award notice. Is there anything else I need to do?

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Question 3:

Is it possible to use financial aid award money for correspondence classes?

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Question 4:

I recently tried to view my TopNet account. I wasn't able to see if I needed to change anything. I didn't know what my PIN was. Could you send me my PIN so I can view my account and notify you of any changes?

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Question 5:

How do I check to see if I need to do anything else for my financial aid?

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Question 6:

I have filled out my FAFSA form, but I won't be taking classes in the fall semester. I will take classes in the spring though. What will I need to do for financial aid for spring?

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Question 7:

I received an assistantship award of $8000 for the Fall/Spring academic year, but according to TopNet, it is $4528 for the year. Why is this?

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Question 8:

Can all of my grant money be used for the fall semester, as I will be graduating in December?

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Question 9:

How can I apply for a student loan? How much money can I borrow?

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Question 10:

I don't want to use my WKU email address for my correspondence with WKU. Can't you send me information on another email address?

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Question 11:

Is it possible to get a list of all my outstanding student loans?

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Question 12:

I am a graduate student, and I'm enrolled for 4.5 hours. Will I be eligible for a student loan?

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Question 13:

How can I apply for financial aid online?

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Question 14:

Do I have to renew the FAFSA again this year? I received financial aid last year.

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Question 15:

My Perkins loan still says "offered" on TopNet even after I have accepted it. Is there anything else that I need to do?

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Question 16:

Is there financial aid available for international students? If so, how do I apply?

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Question 17:

Will I receive a bill for my tuition and fees? Should I pay the balance before my financial aid comes in?

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Question 18:

Do I have loan eligibility for summer financial aid?

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Question 19:

How can I apply for re-evaluation with a Special Circumstances Form?

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Student Financial Assistance
317 Potter Hall
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11018
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1018
Phone: 270-745-2755
Fax: 270-745-6586

Email: fa.questions@wku.edu