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Ellensburg, Washington
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What CWU Fin Aid Are You Eligible For?

Most students will not be billed the advertised price of a school. Instead, they are offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities.

How much financing will actually be available to you? Get answers on this page.

Covered on this Page:

  • Financial Aid for First Years
  • Grants & Scholarships for First Years
  • Financial Assistance by Income Level
  • Scholarship Money Per Student
  • CWU Aid Calculator & Info
  • Additional Financial Aid Resources

What Amount of Financial Aid is Offered?

Central Washington University's normal financial aid package for newly arriving freshmen is $13,174. About 85.0% of new students receive some type of financial aid, the majority of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.

College Discounts

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.

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What About Student Debt?

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. 35.0% of freshman students at Central Washington University (677 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,974. As well as grants, 71.0% of freshman students (1,386 total) received scholarships by the university, totaling $3,361 per student.

Check out the average quantity of grants and scholarships first years receive by checking out the chart below.

Scholarships vs. Grants

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 LevelPercent of FreshmanAverage Assistance
Income 0-30k16.9%$12,952
Income 30k-48k9.7%$11,404
Income 48k-75k9.5%$7,083
Income 75k-110k9.0%$2,694
Income 110k +14.7%$1,571
Title IV Aid

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 $7,913

Of the 11,184 undergrads at Central Washington University around 68.0% (7,571 total) obtain some form of grant aid. The average amount awarded was $7,913.

Looking for Detail About Tuition and Fees Costs?

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 Websitewww.cwu.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.cwu.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
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