Can I Afford KWU?

The KWU Value

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.

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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.

Graduating on time - in 4 years - can really save you money on your education. Below you can see how the amount of time it takes you to receive your degree affects the "price" of your education.

Think about taking more than 12 credit hours per semester. If you take 12 credits a semester and you need 120 credits to graduate, then it will take you 10 semesters to graduate. That is five Years! Since the tuition price for 12-18 credit hours is the same, it would benefit you to take more credit hours per semester. If you take 18 credits per semester and need 120 credits to graduate, it will take you 7 semesters to graduate. That's three and a half years! What a fast track to graduation! Be sure to stay on your graduation plan. Try to ensure that every class fulfills at least one graduation requirement.

See below for examples of financial assistance packages. You can also use the Net Price Calculator to see how affordable KWU can be for you.

Example 1: Parent(s) 2013 adjusted gross income – $26,000 Out-of-state resident, GPA – 3.0; ACT 20+; Applied by March 15. Freshman
	Federal Pell Grant	$ 5,730
	Pioneer Scholar / Activity Scholarship	10,000*
	Residence Hall Award	2,800*
	Fed. Direct Stafford Student Loan	3,500
	Fed. Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loan	2,000**
	Federal Perkins Loan	4,000
	TOTAL ASSISTANCE	$28,030

Example 2: Parent(s) 2013 adjusted gross income – $45,000 Kansas resident, GPA – 3.0+; ACT 20+; Applied by March 15. Freshman
	Federal Pell Grant	$ 2,100
	Pioneer Scholar / Activity Scholarship	10,000*
	Residence Hall Award	2,800*
	Kansas Comprehensive Grant	3,500
	Fed. Direct Stafford Student Loan	3,500
	Fed. Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loan	2,000**
	Federal Perkins Loan	3,500
	Total Assistance	$27,400

Example 3: Parent(s) 2013 adjusted gross income – $95,000 Kansas resident, GPA – 3.0+; ACT – 20+; Applied by March 15. Freshman
Pioneer Scholar / Activity Scholarship	$ 10,000*
Residence Hall Award	2,800*
Kansas Comprehensive Grant	3,500
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan	5,500**
TOTAL ASSISTANCE	$21,800

*Program available regardless of income. FAFSA not required for this program.

**Program available regardless of income. FAFSA is required for this program.

General Assumptions for all above examples: Student’s 2013 income – $2,400; four in the family; one in college; Freshman living in KWU Residence hall.

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