News and Happenings

Students' Aid News and Happenings!

The WSAS 2023 Annual Bulletin Has Been Mailed!

Our 2023 Annual Bulletin has been mailed to US-based Wellesley College Alumnae.  Click on the image below to view highlights from the Annual Bulletin including a timeline of "145 Years of Helping Students."

Cover of WSAS Annual Bulletin - Class of 2023 Graduates

The WSAS Clothes Closet is Closed for Winter Break

With the end of the Fall 2023 semester the WSAS Clothes Closet is now closed and clothing donations will not be accepted at our drop-off location on Campus during Winter Break.  The Clothes Closet, and donations processing, will reopen with the start of the Spring Semester around February 1st.  We wish all a restful and rejuvenating Break!

Support the LeadBLUE Community Service Challenge to Benefit the Wellesley Students’ Aid Society, Nov. 1 - Dec. 5

Wellesley College Athletics and WSAS are happy to announce our third annual LeadBLUE Community Service Challenge! Students, faculty, staff and all employees of the College can help support our student community by participating in our toiletry and clothing drive. All items will be donated to the WSAS Clothes Closet. Donations will be collected in the Keohane Sports Center Front Lobby from November 1st until December 5, 2023. The final total will be announced at the December 5 Wellesley basketball game vs. Lasell College.  Visit the Wellesley College Athletics announcement for more information and a list of requested items.

WSAS in The Wellesley News
Read how WSAS is acting as a change agent on campus: Laundry Servies Now Free of Cost

Over 170 Winter Clothing Grants Awarded
WSAS has awarded over 170 Winter Clothing Grants to eligible students on Financial Aid.  Each $100 grant was awarded to assist students in purchasing winter clothing.  Priority was given to students new to campus and students who had not previously received a Winter Clothing Grant from WSAS.  This grant, along with additional winter clothing available at the WSAS Clothes Closet, will help students stay warm this winter.

The Wellesley Students' Aid Society is ready for the 2023-2024 academic year!

The WSAS Clothes Closet is now open for the Fall semester! Our Student Assistants have been hard at work getting the Clothes Closet ready for the semester.  We're pleased to announce the following hours for the Clothes Closet:

Weekly schedule for the WSAS Clothes Closet

Commencement Caps and Gowns are Available at WSAS

WSAS has Commencement caps and gowns available for loan to seniors graduating this May.  Interested students may email WSAS to request a cap and/or gown.