Admitted Students

Financial Aid Awards: Get ready for your award! Make sure you log into the portal for next steps.

Welcome to the Raider family! At Wright State, you are surrounded by a community that supports you. Prepare to be challenged to work harder, empowered to achieve more, and recognized for making a difference. Here, you will go further.


Ready To Fly Further?

Prepare for takeoff with your personalized admitted student checklist. Visit your Admissions Portal to get Raider ready.

Statement of Intent

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Are you ready to go further? Complete your Statement of Intent to let us know you plan to attend Wright State University. No deposit is needed to secure your place. Visit your Admissions Portal and let us know you are ready to be a Raider!

Completing your Statement of Intent will allow you to register for orientation. Orientation registration will be available in March.

Next Steps

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  • Set up your Wright State student accounts

    Visit your Admissions Portal and follow the instructions in the SET UP YOUR ACCOUNTS section.

  • Complete your Statement of Intent

    Visit your Admissions Portal and let us know you’re ready to be a Raider!

  • Explore and apply for on campus housing

    Live in some of the largest, most affordable residence halls in Ohio and start building new friendships and making memories that will last a lifetime. Learn more about housing options and apply at wright.edu/housing.

Financial Aid

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Learn about scholarships

With our robust scholarship program, you can take advantage of opportunities to further reduce the cost of your education. Visit wright.edu/FirstYearScholarships to learn more.

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Submitting the FAFSA is your first step to applying for federal, state, and need-based institutional aid. Submit the FAFSA each year by Wright State’s February 1 priority deadline to be eligible for most financial aid. There are a few items you need to complete before filing the FAFSA.

  • Determine who will need to contribute to your FAFSA.
  • Request or update the FSA ID for all contributors.
  • Gather useful information and documents.

Attend a Financial Aid 101 Session

Learn more about the FAFSA and ways to get the most out of your financial aid by joining us for a virtual Financial Aid 101 presentation.

Green & Gold Days

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Ready to fly further?

Attend one of our Green & Gold Days where admitted students see what life is like as a Raider. Each Green & Gold Day offers the same experience, so pick the date that works best for you! Register to attend a Green & Gold Day in your Admissions Portal.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • March 24
  • April 9
  • April 21

Learn more about our Green & Gold Days, including the schedule of events.

Register Today

Have questions? We are here to help!

You can find everything you need to know about financial aid, including applying for, accepting, and receiving aid, at wright.edu/NeedToKnow. You can also visit our Financial Aid website or contact Enrollment Services at enrollmentservices@wright.edu or 937-775-4000.

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*No application fee for domestic undergraduate applicants.