STEP 1

View and Accept Offered Awards Through Goldlink  Log on

If you are entering Western for the first time during the Fall 2010 semester, you will be allowed to view and accept offered awards online AFTER you have been accepted to the University and have received your Goldlink sign on information from the Office of Admission.

Goldlink

Step by Step Instructions

STEP 2

Understand your Cost to Attend Western

To estimate your actual educational expenses at Western, please complete the online budget calculator.

Complete Western's Budget Calulator

STEP 3

Additional Requirements for Stafford Loan Borrowers

Complete your FEDERAL DIRECT Master Promissory Note (MPN)

Complete this Step if you accepted Federal Direct Stafford Loan Funds on your award letter.

Complete Entrance Loan Counseling

Complete this Step if you are a first-time borrower at Western.

STEP 4

Additional Requirements for the Work-Study Program

Apply for Work-Study Positions

STEP 5

Additional Requirements for Perkins Loan Borrowers

Complete the Perkins Master Promissory Note and Entrance Loan Counseling

STEP 6

Additional Requirements for Parent PLUS Loan Borrowers

Complete this step if you are the parent of a dependent, undergraduate student interested in borrowing funds under the Federal Parent PLUS Loan Program.

If you are applying for a PLUS loan for Summer 2010, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (816) 271-4501.

PLUS LOAN Pre-Approval Application

STEP 7

Additional Requirements Regarding The Privacy Act

Federal Buckley Amendment Release Form