Three types of financial aid
Aid you pay back
Nearly every student who applies is eligible to receive federal student loans.
If student loans and other aid aren’t sufficient, Parent PLUS Loans and private education loans are also available. Specific loan programs are also available to graduate and professional students.
Aid you don’t pay back
Grants are awarded based on financial need.
Scholarships are awarded based on a wide variety of criteria. Good grades will always help, but you can also receive scholarships based on financial need, academic interests, talents, community service, leadership, and career goals.
Employment opportunities
Every dollar you earn is a dollar you won’t have to borrow and pay back later.
A wide variety of on-campus jobs are available at WSU. And the Federal Work-Study program gives you a way to earn money while directly reducing the amount of student loans you have to take out.