For Service Members, Veterans and Eligible Dependents
Financial Aid Office
Title IV Funding, Yellow Ribbon Detailed Information
and Financial Aid Point of Contact:
Lindsey Sobeck, lls77@case.edu
Financial Aid External Loan Point of Contact:
Nicole Upshaw, nmu@case.edu
Lindsey Sobeck is the designated financial aid advisor for veterans and active military personnel. CWRU's financial aid counseling staff is available to meet with current and prospective students in person, on a walk-in basis, or by telephone each weekday throughout the year.
Financial Aid Resources
Detailed information on the types of financial assistance available to CWRU students is provided on the Financial Aid website, including scholarships, grants, student employment and educational loans.
Additional details on the types of loans, terms and conditions, and benefits of Federal Loans are provided at How Loans Work and Consumer Finance, or by contacting the designated Financial Aid contact at CWRU.
Cost of Attendance
To plan for the types of Financial Aid you may need in addition to any Chapter Benefits or Tuition Assistance, please visit the Financial Aid website.
College Financing Plan
CWRU provides the College Financing Plan to each entering undergraduate student identified as a recipient of educational benefits through the Veteran's Administration or Department of Defense.
The College Financing Plan is an individually-generated sheet that both new and transfer students receive laying out detailed information of standard financial aid awards and the net price of their program at Case Western Reserve University.
The Cohort Default Rate (CDR), Borrowing Percentage, and Average Borrowing can be found on:
- College Navigator
- each student's College Financing Plan
- CWRU's Institutional Research Website
Yellow Ribbon Program
CWRU participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program for those who are 100% eligible for benefits under the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Availability of funds is determined by individual schools. Please contact a School Certifying Official (SCO) at vabenefits@case.edu about your program.
Applying for Supplemental Financial Aid
In addition to VA Chapter Benefits or Tuition Assistance, dates and timelines for applying for Federal Financial Aid can be found on the Financial Aid website.
My Financial Aid
The secure student portal through which students may apply for aid and review and accept their award is available at My Financial Aid. Students will log in using their assigned CWRU Network ID.
Instructions are provided through My Financial Aid on accepting or declining each type of assistance offered and reducing loans.
It is important when identifying supplemental aid in addition to VA Chapter Benefits or Tuition Assistance, to apply for financial aid by the deadlines. Important date and deadline information can be found on the Financial Aid website.
- Undergraduate Aid
- Graduate/Professional Aid
- Contact Financial Aid to determine the specific dates and deadlines for applying for aid