Financial Aid

In order to apply to WTI, you must be a citizen of the United States or an eligible non-citizen as classified by the Department of Homeland Security. In addition, applicants must have a high school diploma or acceptable equivalent and be recommended by an Admissions Coordinator.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Click here for more detailed information or call our toll free number 855-429-0288 to speak with one of our Admissions Coordinators.

WTI has five campuses and is located in three states: Kansas (Wichita & Topeka), Missouri (Joplin) & Oklahoma (Tulsa). Click on any of the campuses below to get additional information about the programs that each campus offers.

• Wichita
• Topeka
• Joplin
• Tulsa

Click here to view program disclosures.

Wichita Technical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). WTI Wichita and WTI Topeka are approved for operation by the Kansas Board of Regents. WTI Tulsa is licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private and Vocational Schools. WTI Joplin is licensed by the Missouri Department of Higher Education. WTI has been approved for veteran training.

WTI offers several financial aid programs for those who qualify. These programs include:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Direct Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
• Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
• Imagine America Military Award Program (MAP)
• GI Bill® – Post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Benefits

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

If you are independent, you need to bring a copy of your current federal tax return. If you are dependent, you need to bring a copy of your current federal tax return and a copy of your parent’s tax return.

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you are an independent student:

• Are you 24 years of age as of January 1st?
• Are you married?
• Do you have children for whom you provide more than half of their total financial support?
• Do you have dependents that live with you for whom you provide more than half of their total financial support?
• Were you an orphan or ward of the state until the age of 18?
• Are you a veteran of the US Armed Forces?
• Are you currently on active duty with the US Armed Forces?
• Are you homeless or at risk of homelessness?

Visit www.irs.gov and request a copy of your tax return transcript.

Students entering their second academic year will be notified in advance of any rate changes that will affect them. The student will pay any testing fees for outside certifications. Books, tools, and equipment may be purchased at the school or from outside vendors. Tuition, books, tools, and equipment must be paid in full before completion certificates are issued.

 Wichita Campus

 Topeka Campus

 Joplin Campus

 Tulsa Campus

Financial Aid eligibility is dependent on many factors. In order to determine financial aid eligibility, please contact WTI to set up a time to meet with a financial aid representative.