WTI 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 (888) 885-6661 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 Main
• Wichita East
• 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

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 Main

Wichita East

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.

Pell Grants are awarded to students to help them pay for their undergraduate education. For many, these grants provide a foundation of financial aid to which aid from other federal and non-federal sources may be added. Pell Grants do not have to be repaid.

The Federal Government pays the interest while you are in school.

The Federal Government does not pay your interest. Therefore, the interest begins to accrue immediately and is billed quarterly. You may pay the interest while in school or you may choose to have it capitalized.

This is a loan for parents of dependent undergraduate students. Parents with a good credit history may receive these loans. Eligibility is not based on financial need. Parents may use a PLUS loan to borrow the entire cost of attendance, less other aid their child receives.

Military Tuition Assistance is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application process and restrictions. WTI students may be eligible to utilize the Military Tuition Assistance program along with a GI Bill benefit. To determine eligibility, please contact WTI or your unit’s education liaison.

Students who qualify for GI Bill benefits may use those benefits to cover the cost of education. WTI students may be eligible to receive either Post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill benefits. To determine eligibility, please contact WTI or your Veterans Administration Office.

We also offer the Imagine America Military Award Program (MAP), a career education award available to any qualified active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veteran of a United States military service branch. If you’re interested in this award, you must meet the following qualifications before applying:

• Enrolling in a participating career college
• Active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veteran of the United States military
• Likely to enroll and successfully complete postsecondary education
• Not be a previous recipient of any other Imagine America Foundation scholarships/awards
• Must have financial need

If you have further questions about the types of financial aid available, don’t hesitate to contact our Financial Aid office, or simply request additional information about WTI today.