Frequently Asked Questions
Student FAQ
Answers to common questions about our program
Yes. Individual visits can be arranged by calling our office at 414-464-9777. Our Academic Dean will gladly meet with you and answer any questions you may have about our program. The Dean also maintains a list of student representatives who have volunteered to meet with prospective students.
The deadline for admissions is January 17th for fall admission of that same year. Late applications will be considered on a space available basis.
We do accept spring semester admissions, assuming available space. Deadline for spring admissions is November 15.
The doctoral program at WSPP is a five-year full-time course of studies beyond the Bachelor’s degree. The first four years involve academic and practicum coursework while the fifth year is taken up by a full-time clinical internship and dissertation. Students entering WSPP must complete all requirements of the Psy.D. program including coursework, practicum, exams, internship, and dissertation within ten (10) years of the date of matriculation as a degree-status student.
No. WSPP is a graduate-only program.
No. Students must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited school or university but the degree is not required to be in Psychology. If the Bachelor’s Degree is not in Psychology, our Admissions Committee has set specific course requirements as prerequisite to our program.
Students must have taken coursework in the following areas:
Introduction to Psychology
Statistics
Research Methods and Design
Developmental Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Students lacking any of these courses will be asked to complete them at an undergraduate institution before entering the doctoral program.
The Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
In addition, our Psy.D. program is accredited by the American Psychological Association.
For more information, please contact:
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411
Phone: 800.621.7440 or 312.263.0456
Fax: 312.263.7462info@hlcommission.org
Questions related to the program’s accredited status through the APA should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE,Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979
Email: apaaccred@apa.org
View the latest information about tuition and fees by viewing the Student Admissions, Outcomes and Other Data page.
WSPP does not offer housing, though we do send incoming students a detailed overview of moving and living in the city where they will be attending classes.
Students are encouraged to speak with one of our current student representatives to discuss housing options in and around Milwaukee.
No. While some specific course instructors may utilize online resources, WSPP’s courses are only offered in-person as we believe that the in-person relational context for learning is a valuable component of our educational format.
Visit our admissions entry requirements page for a detailed overview.
Our admissions representatives are happy to answer any further questions and provide help navigating any requirements.
admissions@wspp.edu
WSPP offers several scholarships and assistantships. In addition, WSPP participates in the Federal student loan program. Information about the financial aid options available to students can be found here: Financial Aid
No. Each student who enrolls at WSPP is expected to complete all requirements of our program, including the Master’s degree in clinical psychology.
Students with prior graduate work may transfer up to 18 course credits and some supervised practicum hours, assuming these meet certain requirements.
Please see the Program Requirements page for further information.
Yes. WSPP does offer part-time status to interested students. This, obviously, will impact students’ time to completion of the degree requirements.
Please see the Program Requirements page for further information.
For more information contact:
Admissions
414-464-9777
admissions@wspp.edu
Financial Aid FAQ
Answers to common questions about Financial Aid
In order to apply for student loans, students must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online for each year.
The form is available online at: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid
If you have not done so previously, you will need to apply for a Federal PIN.
The application for a PIN is online at: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
The priority deadline for the FAFSA is June 1st of the following academic year. The FAFSA is available beginning January 1st prior to the start of the academic year.
Graduate students who fill out the FAFSA and attend at least half time (6 or more credits per semester) are eligible to borrow from the Federal Direct Loan Program. There is a cap on how much you may borrow annually as well as an aggregate lifetime limit. Further aid may be available in the form of a Graduate PLUS loan.
To determine how much a student may borrow, the financial aid officer will determine each student’s budget (also known as cost of attendance). This number is based in part on how many courses students take each semester as well as allotments for living expenses, fees, books, transportation, and personal expenses.
Since it is dependent on the number of credits for which you are registered, financial aid is processed and awarded beginning the week after the registration period. Priority is given to those that have filed their FAFSA by the priority deadline of June 1st.
New student borrowers will need to complete both Entrance Counseling as well as a Master Promissory Note.
Both can be done online at: https://studentaid.gov/h/complete-aid-process
You will need your Federal PIN to log on to the site.
Financial aid will disburse the first week of the semester after enrollment verification is complete. Financial aid will disburse to WSPP to pay for your tuition and fees.
Any remaining funds will be released to students via check directly from WSPP.
You will need to complete a separate Master Promissory Note for the PLUS loan.
The amount you are eligible to borrow is based on your cost of attendance minus any other aid (including Direct Student Loans) you have received.
To discuss any special circumstances, including school related costs that you may need to borrow to cover, please contact the Financial Aid Officer to discuss further.
Federal Direct student loans can be deferred using an in-school deferment.
These forms are available through your lender. WSPP participates in the National Student Loan Clearinghouse and your enrollment at WSPP is verified electronically every 30 days.
Generally, private student loans do not allow for in-school deferment beyond your initial Bachelor degree. However, some lenders may offer this option. It is best to check with your lender to see if this is possible.
https://studentaid.gov/dashboard and click on Financial Aid History. This will show you all of your current and past Federal Direct student loans. You will be able to check your current student loan balance as well as information on loan history and who your current lender is.
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