What Amount of Financial Aid is Offered?
Central Washington University's normal financial aid package for newly arriving freshmen is $13,239. About 81.0% of new students receive some type of financial aid, the majority of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the "sticker" price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount are scholarships & grants.
Student debt should be thought of as an "outcome" instead of "aid". Find more about student loan debt at CWU.
Amount of CWU Grants & Scholarships
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federally provided grants, as well as some state and local awards. 37.0% of freshman students at Central Washington University (753 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,797. As well as grants, 63.0% of freshman students (1,298 total) received scholarships by the university, totaling $3,425 per student.
Check out the average quantity of grants and scholarships first years receive by checking out the chart below.
Scholarships are merit-based, while grants are need based.
Financial Aid per Family Income
The below chart displays scholarship and grant allocations by income for first year students getting any type of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 18.7% | $12,479 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.0% | $10,846 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.2% | $6,740 |
| Income 75k-110k | 10.2% | $2,262 |
| Income 110k + | 14.5% | $1,334 |
Title IV aid includes grants, loans, or work-study awarded by the federal government generally based on need. Learn more here.
Grants & Scholarships for All Students Average $8,001
Of the 11,245 undergrads at Central Washington University around 65.0% (7,280 total) obtain some form of grant aid. The average amount awarded was $8,001.
Visit the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for more information.
Financial Aid Links from Central Washington University
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.cwu.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.cwu.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
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