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About Tuition & Aid
Western is a great value, pairing excellence in education with affordable tuition. In addition, Western offers both merit- and need-based assistance to help make your education possible. Our Office of Student Financial Resources is dedicated to helping you and your family create a practical plan to pay for your college education.
More than 60% of students at WWU receive some sort of financial aid. Using grants, scholarships, student employment, and/or loans, Western will help you pay for tuition, books, and educational supplies, housing and food, transportation, and personal expenses.
Ensuring Access to Excellence at Western
For years, Western has made it a top priority to assist the students who need the most financial support. Nearly 85% of Washington residents who are determined low or lower-middle income by the FAFSA receive need-based grants and waivers that exceed the full cost of tuition and fees. In other words, the vast majority of lower income students are able to cover their full tuition and fees with money that doesn’t have to be paid back! We are very proud of this achievement and will continue to ensure that the rich experience of a Western education remains affordable and accessible to all students.
To apply for need-based financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).