Kansas Wesleyan University :: Enrollment and Financial Services

Affordability

If you think the only difference between a public and private university is the price tag, think again. The bottom line cost between the two may vary only slightly when you factor in financial assistance. That's the way it is at KWU - where grants, scholarships and other funds can bring tuition cost in line with that of a state university.

If the cost at a public or private university is much the same, there the similarity ends. Public institutions can't come close to providing many of the benefits that characterize Kansas Wesleyan University. At KWU, professors get to know you personally and care about your success. Thanks to small classes, you can look forward to lively discussions and individualized instruction. A close-knit campus community gives you the opportunity to be known and to make a name for yourself. Still, those are only a few of the benefits.

The small amount of time it takes to apply for financial assistance translates into big dividends. For all you receive in return, it's well worth the effort.

Example 1: Parent's 2009 adjusted gross income - $26,000; out-of-state resident, GPA - 3.0; ACT 20+; Applied by June 1.
	Federal Pell Grant	$ 5,550
	Pioneer Scholar / Activity Scholarship	8,000
	Discount-Free Dorm Room	2,400
	Fed. Direct Stafford Student Loan	3,500
	Fed. Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loan	2,000
	Federal Perkins Loan	2,000
	TOTAL ASSISTANCE	$23,450

Example 2: Parent's 2009 adjusted gross income - $45,000; Kansas resident, GPA - 3.0+; ACT 20+; Applied by March 15.
	Federal Pell Grant	$2,100
	Pioneer Scholar / Activity Scholarship	8,000
	Discount-Free Dorm Room	2,400
	Kansas Comprehensive Grant	3,500
	Fed. Direct Stafford Student Loan	3,500
	Fed. Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loan	2,000
	Federal Perkins Loan	2,000
	Total Assistance	$23,500

Example 3: Parent's 2009 adjusted gross income - $95,000; Kansas resident, GPA - 3.0+; ACT - 20+; Applied by March 15.
	Pioneer Scholar / Activity Scholarship	$8,000*
	Discount-Free Dorm Room	2,400
	Kansas Comprehensive Grant	3,500
	Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan	5,500
	TOTAL ASSISTANCE	19,400

*Program available regardless of income

General Assumptions for all above examples: Student's 2009 income - $2,400;
four in the family; one in college; Residence hall; Parent's assets - $38,000.