and you’re not in it alone. When you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA), you open the door to grants, scholarships, work study, and student loans. The earlier you file, the more options you’ll have. COLLEGE IS AN INVESTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS Free money for school based on academics, talent, leadership, residency, or your background GRANTS Free money for school you don’t have to pay back (usually based on financial need)
IMPORTANT DATES Application Submission
What Does College Really Cost?
When you pay for college, you’re investing in your future. Tuition and fees cover your classes, faculty, campus resources, and the experiences that shape your college years. They also support advising, tutoring, tech access, libraries, and labs. If you live on campus, your housing and meals are part of the cost, too, giving you a full, supported college experience. Every students’ costs look a little different, but most students at CWU receive financial aid, and many qualify for grants or scholarships that don’t need to be paid back.
FAFSA, WASFA, and Scholarship Central Applications open October 1, 2025
CWU welcomes students all year round so you can begin your future when you’re ready. Applications are accepted after the application priority date on a space available basis. FALL QUARTER: FIRST-YEAR Priority Application Date January 31, 2026 FALL QUARTER: TRANSFER Priority Application Date March 1, 2026 WINTER QUARTER Priority Application Date November 1, 2026 SPRING QUARTER Priority Application Date February 1, 2027
Learn more about the cost of attendance, tuition, fees, and ways you can fund your education. cwu.edu/financial-aid
Step Into Your Future 1. Schedule a tour of campus cwu.edu/visit 2. Connect with an Admissions Counselor admissions@cwu.edu | 509-963-1211 3. Submit your application cwu.edu/apply
WORK STUDY A part-time job on or near campus to help cover expenses
LOANS Money you borrow to pay for your educational expenses, which you pay back after you graduate
SUMMER QUARTER Priority Application Date May 31, 2027
CWU is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, email Disability Services at DS@cwu.edu.
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