First-Year Tuition & Aid
LEARN MORE. WORRY LESS.
You Can Do This.
We Can Help.
College is a big investment, but a Â鶹´«Ã½ education may be more affordable than you think. No matter your background or family’s financial situation, you have options to make it manageable. Read on to learn how students like you are funding their futures.
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Don’t Let Sticker Price Scare You
At Â鶹´«Ã½, nine out of 10 students receive financial aid. That means most students pay less than the estimates shown here. By maximizing your financial aid – scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study – you can lower your costs while earning a degree that will pay you back for a lifetime.
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Get your Estimate
Your campus choice, degree program, and financial aid offer are all factors that affect your tuition, fees, and estimated net price. Our Net Price Calculator* can give you a better idea of your actual cost. All you need is a few pieces of information and about 10 minutes.
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Please note that the Net Price Calculator provides estimated figures only. Your actual costs and award amounts may vary. Tuition amounts are determined by the Â鶹´«Ã½ Board of Regents and are typically announced in spring.
File Your FAFSA
The first step to finding financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA Form). This is how millions of students across the U.S. access federal aid to fund their college education. There is no cost to complete your FAFSA – all you need are a few financial documents.
FAFSA Opens Fall 2024
Use Â鶹´«Ã½ School Code: 001083
Priority Filing Date: April 1
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How Students Pay
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“Finding ways to pay for college can be very daunting. Thankfully, the Â鶹´«Ã½ provides so many resources to give you opportunities to make it work.â€
—Mary, Chemical Engineering Major
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“In my sophomore year, I applied to become a resident assistant and I have not looked back since. Not only has this experience helped me personally and academically, but it has also helped me tremendously financially.â€
—David, Physiology Major
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“I want other students to know that there are a lot of resources available to pay for school. Don’t let money be the reason you give up.â€
—Cynthia, Business Administration
and Management Major
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Make it Manageable
Interested in dividing your tuition payments into smaller amounts that you pay over time? You may qualify to pay in installments with the Tuition Payment Plan.
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What Do I Get for My
Investment?
Your Â鶹´«Ã½ education will pay you back in many ways. But don’t just take our word for it. Become an Â鶹´«Ã½ Wildcat and you’ll see why we’re named a Best Value University by both the Princeton Review and Forbes.
MORE MONEY
Our Graduates Earn an Average Starting Salary of $54,900Ìý(Highest Among Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Public Universities)
—According to U.S. News & World Report
LESS DEBT
Â鶹´«Ã½ Wildcats AreÌý12% Less LikelyÌýto Take Out Student LoansÌýThan Students from Other Universities
—According to a
A HEAD START
Nine Out of 10 Students Are Using University Services to Get Career-Ready Before Graduation
—According to a Universium Study
NO REGRETS
Nine out of 10 AlumniÌýReport Their Â鶹´«Ã½ Education Was Worth the Cost
—According to a Gallup Study
How Do I Find Financial Aid?
(Hint: We'll Make it Easy)
When you apply and file your FAFSA form, we’ll consider you for a wide range of financial aid options like:
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- Ìýcan be used toward graduate tuition at Â鶹´«Ã½ for students who complete their undergraduate degree in less than four consecutive years.
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- Do you live in Â鶹´«Ã½ but feel a bachelor’s degree is out of your reach financially?ÌýOur , Ìýor Ìýmay be right for you.
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Don’t forget to using Â鶹´«Ã½ school code 001083 by our priority submission date of AprilÌý1. If you’ve already filed your FAFSA and been admitted to Â鶹´«Ã½, you’ll be notified of your financial aid offer by our
Still Need Funding?
We’ll Help You Find It
Our Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will work withÌýyou to build a financial aid offer that could include oneÌýor more of the following options:
Gift Aid
Gift aid includes scholarships and grants – money for college that doesn’t need to be repaid. This kind of aid can be merit-based or need-based and comes from a variety of sources.
Self-Help Aid
Student self-help options includes Federal Work-Study and Federal Direct Student Loans. Students who accept and use self-help options are committing to either working while attending school and/or repaying loans borrowed as a student to supplement other financial aid and savings to pay for educational expenses.
Self-help aid includes loans, which require repayment over a set amount of time and usually with interest. Most federal loans have a six-month grace period, giving you time to land a job after graduation before your first payment is due. And if you’re worried about debt, LendEDU.com reports that our students who use loans graduate with nearly 10% less debt than the national average.
Self-help aid also includes Federal Work-Study, a financial aid program that provides part-time jobs for students who are determined eligible by the FAFSA.ÌýThe program encourages community service work and work related to your course of study.
Attention Admitted Students:ÌýEven
More Scholarships Are Waiting for You
Once you’re admitted, you’ll gain access to Scholarship Universe. This powerful scholarship-matching tool connects Wildcats to millions of dollars in funding each year.
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If you have been admitted, you will be notified about your personal financial aid offer from our Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. And when you’re ready, you can officially become an Â鶹´«Ã½ Wildcat by visiting your Next Steps Center.
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Still Have Questions?
Our Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is standing by, ready to help.
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Learn Â鶹´«Ã½ Opportunities For:
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Military Members, Veterans and Their FamiliesÌý»
If you are a military member or a dependent, you may be eligible for tuition assistance and fee reimbursement.
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Get information for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Dreamer students interested in applying to Â鶹´«Ã½.
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Residents of Western States and TerritoriesÌý»
Eligible non-Â鶹´«Ã½ residents choosing specific majors may qualify for reduced tuition through the Western Undergraduate Exchange.
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Non-Residents with Â鶹´«Ã½ High School Degrees/GEDsÌý»
If you don’t currently live in the state of Â鶹´«Ã½ but graduated high school or earned your GED here, you could qualify for a special tuition rate.
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Learn about unique funding opportunities available or speak with a staff member who specializes in tribal-related financial aid opportunities.
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Get information about international student loans and scholarships, including our Global Wildcat Award.