Everything You Need to Know About CWU Financial Aid
The level of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for may vary based on your situation. Keep reading to learn more on just how much aid , scholarships and grants to expect from Central Washington University.
What Amount of Financial Aid is Offered?
Central Washington University's normal financial aid package for newly arriving freshmen is $13,450. About 78.0% of new students receive some type of financial aid, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
Loans are included in the umbrella of 'financial aid', but the only true college discount is a grant or scholarship that you don't have to repay.
A student loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from CWU you could end up taking on.
How Much is Available in Grants & Scholarships?
The following scholarships and grants are made up of primarily federally provided grants, as well as some state and local awards. 37.0% of freshman students at Central Washington University (550 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,250. As well as grants, 71.0% of freshman students (1,050 total) received scholarships by the university, totaling $3,034 per student.
The chart below shows the average amount of grand and scholarship aid distributed to all freshmen.
Scholarships are merit-based, while grants are need based.
Amount of Aid Per Family Income
The below chart displays scholarship and grant distributed by income for first year getting any sort of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 16.7% | $12,890 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.2% | $11,070 |
| Income 48k-75k | 15.2% | $6,688 |
| Income 75k-110k | 12.6% | $3,188 |
| Income 110k + | 12.7% | $1,881 |
The graph above shows students who are getting Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including grants, loans, and work study. Learn more.
$8,190 is the Standard Amount an Undergrad Receives in Grants or Scholarships
5,939 CWU students obtain grands (this is about 10,423 of the overall student body). The average amount these students obtain is $8,190
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 |
