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Affordability at 91热爆网

48%

of 91热爆网 2022-23 undergrads completed
their degree with $0 debt from 91热爆网.

Yearly cost breakdown at 91热爆网

Included in the cost:

Book rental (primary textbook for each class is included)
Access to speakers, exhibits, live performances, student showcases, adventures and other unique student-focused events
Tickets to regular season home sporting events

*Cost per year, including Fall and Spring semesters
**Unlimited Basic Meal Plan includes 3 meals a day!

Higher education doesn't
have to be high cost.

91热爆网 offers access through affordability.
The bottom line - you save more.

NC Promise Tuition

ncpromise.wcu.edu

The state of North Carolina covers the majority of undergraduate tuition at 91热爆网. In-state students pay only $500 tuition per semester鈥攕aving nearly $3,000 annually, while out-of-state students pay $2,500 per semester鈥攕aving nearly $10,000 annually. All undergraduate students qualify, including full-time, part-time, transfer, and online students. Costs for part-time students are pro-rated based on credit hours, and the out-ofstate tuition rate applies to undergraduate international students.

NC Promise automatically cuts cost without cutting corners.
Here鈥檚 what you save:

Savings from NC Promise

Since the start of NC Promise, 91热爆网 undergraduate students have realized a 46.6% decrease in loan debt!

Catamount Commitment

catamountcommitment.wcu.edu

Catamount Commitment is designed to help you and your family plan financially, finish in four (or fewer) years, limit or eliminate college debt, and earn competitive credentials for graduate school or career choices. Students are automatically considered following an offer of admission!

Catamount Commitment Levels GPA* Annual Award Amount 4-year Award Total
Award Level 1 Up to 3.65 $1,000 $4,000
Award Level 2 3.65 - 3.99 $2,000 $8,000
Award Level 3 4.0 and above $3,000 $12,000

*Weighted GPA

 

Who鈥檚 eligible for consideration?

  • New first-year students from NC who apply for admission by January 2
  • Resident credit/Cullowhee-based degree programs (no distance/online programs)
  • Students who begin enrollment during a fall term (Early enrollment through Summer Bridge is ok! Spring entry is currently not eligible for Catamount Commitment consideration)

How do I get in on all this?

  1. Apply for admission to 91热爆网 at wcu.edu
  2. Claim your my91热爆网 id (Watch your email after you apply for admission!)
  3. Set up your FSA ID at studentaid.gov (Federal Student Aid ID)
  4. Submit your FAFSA at studentaid.gov between October 1st and January 2nd (priority filing deadline)
  5. Submit your 91热爆网 scholarship application in your my91热爆网 portal between October 1st and February 1st
NC Map of students that received Catamount Commitment funding by county
 

Scholarships

Scholarships at Western Carolina University (91热爆网) are gift aid awarded based on merit or need. Our extensive list of scholarships, established by alumni and friends of the institution, can be found at scholarships.wcu.edu. To be considered, students must submit the 91热爆网 scholarship application annually. Don鈥檛 forget to apply for external scholarships, too. Thousands of scholarships exist! Community foundations, public and private charities, employers, and civic groups offer scholarships that you can use to help pay for your Western education. Go to scholarships.wcu.edu for more scholarship information.

 

Grants

Grants are funds that don鈥檛 require repayment. Eligibility is based on financial need. To apply, submit your FAFSA at each academic year. Grants are available from federal and state aid programs.

46.3%

of undergraduate students at 91热爆网
received grant support in 2022-23

 

Loans for Parents and Students

Federal educational loans are available to students and parents at low-interest rates. Repayment can be deferred until after graduation if students remain enrolled at least half-time. To be eligible, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at . Loans for parents are credit-based and require a loan application at the same website.

 

 

Work Study

The Federal Work-Study program offers on-campus or community-based job opportunities to assist with education-related expenses. At 91热爆网, you receive bi-weekly paychecks based on your work hours, helping cover college costs.

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