We encourage you to apply for financial aid, regardless of whether you think you will qualify. Here is how to navigate the process:
Apply for admission to Wayland Baptist University (WBU). Start your application today! Merit-based scholarships are offered through the WBU admissions process.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) to be considered for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. The school code for WBU is 003663. You will need to provide information about your income and assets.
Check your email regularly. The Office of Financial Aid will communicate with you by email regarding any additional information required and the availability of your Financial Aid Notification.
Register for access to NetPartner (click on "First Time User") to view requirements, financial aid eligibility, and accept/decline financial aid.
Complete the WBU Scholarship Application (available April 1, 2025 for 2025-26 academic year Plainview students) to be considered for several hundred need-based institutional scholarships.
Complete the 8-Week Session Enrollment Worksheet (external campus, WBUOnline, and all graduate students to ensure we know your enrollment plans.
Wayland Baptist University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age or disability in admissions or in the administration of its educational policies, programs and activities. Under federal law, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of sex in the administration of educational policies, programs and activities.