Scholarships

WIU Dual Enrollment Scholarships 2027-28

WIU Dual Enrollment scholarships are a one-time award of up to $1,000 to incoming freshmen who complete a minimum of 3 credit hours of WIU dual enrollment coursework during their junior or senior year of high school.

What are the requirements?

  • Incoming freshman student who has completed 3+ credits in WIU dual enrollment classes.
  • Submit a current year FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid with WIU as a school choice prior to the start of the semester of award.
  • Enroll full-time in WIU undergraduate courses (requires continuous enrollment in fall and spring semesters each year) within two years of high school completion.

What else do I need to know?

  • Scholarships will be disbursed in equal amounts between the fall and spring semesters.
  • Total financial aid and scholarships cannot exceed the cost of attendance for Western Illinois University (tuition, fees, on-campus housing, dining) and no refunds will be given.
  • Awarding concludes when funds are exhausted.
  • Available for domestic students only.
  • This scholarship is not renewable. It is for one year only.

Priority Deadlines to Apply for Admission and Register for Classes

  • For summer/fall 2027, the priority deadline to apply for admission is April 15, 2027. Register for classes by August 1, 2027.
  • For spring 2027, the priority deadline to apply for admission is November 1, 2026. Register for classes by January 1, 2027.
  • For spring 2028, the priority deadline to apply for admission is November 1, 2027. Register for classes by January 1, 2028.