Begin the process of making your education more affordable.
Every year thousands of students finance their education through a combination of grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. All of these are considered Financial Aid. Our goal is to make your education affordable by helping you navigate the financial aid process.
Our Financial Aid department’s support will help you find financing opportunities from your first year through graduation.
Complete these steps to be considered for financial aid and scholarships at Eastern Washington University.
Current students can skip to step two.
Whether you're a freshman, transfer, returning or grad student, complete the online application and pay the $60 application fee.
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Students seeking financial aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Get StartedThere is no income cutoff or other simple method of determining whether you qualify for federal need-based financial aid. However, you can estimate your eligibility by using the Net Price Calculators above. Eligibility for state need-based aid at Eastern Washington University is based on formulas determined by the State of Washington.
Financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance (as defined by the school) and the estimated family contribution (EFC) calculated from your FAFSA data according to the federal aid formulas established by Congress:
Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Financial Need
Your financial need determines the maximum amount of need-based financial aid (grants, Work Study, subsidized Direct Loan) you can receive. Non-need based loans (unsubsidized Direct Loan, Parent PLUS loan, private education loans) may be used to replace the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). After your need has been calculated, your awards are determined and may include a combination of scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, Work Study, and/or loans.
Every family situation is unique. Even though the federal processor uses standard formulas, we may consider special circumstances (death in the family, medical, unemployment, casualty losses, child care, etc.) when we evaluate your eligibility. Please contact us if you encounter special circumstances.
The EWU Net Price Calculator provides estimated net price information (estimated cost of attendance minus estimated grant and scholarship aid) to prospective students based on what similar students paid in a previous year. These calculations reflect the estimated costs and awards for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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There are several different options for financial aid to make your education affordable at EWU. Our knowledgeable staff in the Financial Aid Department are here to help you navigate your options for financial assistance and support you throughout your academic journey.
What is it? FREE money to help pay college costs – up to $15,000 per year.
When do I apply? Submit the FAFSA/WASFA by March 1.
How do I qualify? Complete the FAFSA/WASFA demonstrating financial need.
What is it? FREE money to help pay college costs – average $2,500 per year.
When do I apply? Complete the EWU scholarship application by Feb. 1.
How do I qualify? Apply for scholarships; awards can be based on need, merit and more.
What is it? Part-time work with regular paychecks while at EWU – up to $8,000 per year.
When do I apply? Submit the FAFSA by March 1.
How do I qualify? Complete the FAFSA/WAFSA demonstrating financial need.
What is it? Money you repay later.
When do I apply? Submit the FAFSA by the end of the academic year.
How do I qualify? Complete the FASFA.
