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Learn about Financial Aid to Boost Your Educational Possibilities

Many students want to go back to school and pursue higher education, but the cost can be overwhelming and deter many students from actually attending college. This doesn't have to be the case! Here at WGU, we work hard to keep our tuition as affordable as possible. And we also have programs put in place to help make your tuition even more affordable. Learning about financial aid options can help you discover the many ways you can pay for your education. We want to make sure you're aware of all your options—cost doesn't have to be a reason why you can't attend school. We aim to make our tuition affordable, and we also offer many scholarship and federal financial aid options.

Learn how we help make your tuition as affordable as possible.

Is Online College More Expensive?

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Learn how much you should expect to pay if you attend college online instead of at a traditional brick-and-mortar university.

How to Attend College for Free

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Wouldn't it be absolutely amazing to attend college for free? Well, with the right financial aid options, like Pell Grants or scholarships, you can!

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Financial Aid Guides

Student Success

A glossary of key financial aid terms.

Let’s break down the general concept of financial aid and then get into some of those key terms.

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Online University Experience

Financial aid FAQs.

Learn more about the basics about financial aid so you can help pay for school, and focus on your learning.

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Business

Finding financial aid for business school.

Here's a brief breakdown of all of your options, with information on how to apply for each.

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Student Success

Q&A with WGU's Associate Director of Financial Aid.

Learn about WGU's free financial literacy tool that will help WGU students make sound fiscal decisions.

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Online University Experience

Pell Grants and student loans.

Pell Grants and student loans are popular types of federal financial aid that helps students pay for college.

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Business

How to talk to your employer about tuition matching.

Asking your boss to pay for part of your education can be awkward, but it can be worth it.

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Student Success

A new tool to help students find scholarships.

Amanda Savage, WGU's Scholarship Department Head, shares exciting news about Scholarship Universe.

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Student Success

Financial planning for students.

Paying for college can be tough, but students can invest in their college education with the right financial plan.

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Online University Experience

How does a nonprofit university benefit you?

What is a nonprofit university? Learn what a nonprofit university is, and how it can benefit students like you.

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Student Success

Avoid the student loan debt trap.

There are several options to help students graduate with as little debt as possible.

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Student Success

What you should know when applying for financial aid.

If you need financial help to pursue your degree, applying doesn't have to be complicated.

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Student Success

Financial planning for students.

Paying for college can be tough, but students can invest in their college education with the right financial plan.

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Student Success

When will you see ROI from a college degree?

It's fair to ask how long it'll be before you earn more money, get a promotion, or land your dream job.

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Online University Experience

How to pay for college when you’re in the military.

Learn what education benefits you qualify for, how to apply and how far they’ll go in covering your college tuition.

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Student Success

Why is college so expensive and what can you do?

Discover why average college tuition around the country is rising and how you can find options that are affordable.

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Teaching Degrees

BACHELOR'S WITH LICENSURE

Elementary Education – B.A.

Special Education and Elementary Education (Dual Licensure) – B.A.

Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – B.S.

Mathematics Education (Secondary) – B.S.

Science Education (Middle Grades) – B.S.

Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – B.S.

Science Education (Secondary Physics) – B.S.

Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – B.S.

Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – B.S.

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MASTER'S WITH LICENSURE

Teaching, Elementary Education – M.A.

Teaching, English Education (Secondary) – M.A.

Teaching, Mathematics (Middle Grades) – M.A.

Teaching, Mathematics (Secondary) – M.A.

Teaching, Science (Secondary) – M.A.

Teaching, Special Education (K-12) – M.A.

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GRADUATE DEGREES FOR LICENSED TEACHERS

Curriculum & Instruction – M.S.

Instructional Design – M.Ed.

Learning and Technology – M.Ed.

Education Leadership – M.S.

English Language Learning (PreK-12) Endorsement Preparation

Science Education (Middle Grades) – M.A.

Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – M.A.

Science Education (Secondary Physics) – M.A.

Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – M.A.

Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – M.A.

Mathematics Ed (K-6) – M.A.

Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – M.A.

Mathematics Education (Secondary) – M.A.

IT Degrees

BACHELOR'S DEGREES

Cloud Computing – B.S.

Computer Science – B.S.

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – B.S.

Data Management/Data Analytics – B.S.

Information Technology – B.S.

Network Operations and Security – B.S.

Software Development – B.S.

Health Information Management – B.S. (from the College of Health Professions)

Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration (from the College of Business)

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MASTER'S DEGREES

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – M.S.

Data Analytics – M.S.

Information Technology Management – M.S.

MBA Information Technology Management (from the College of Business)

Business Degrees

BACHELOR'S DEGREES

Business Management – B.S. Business Administration

Healthcare Management – B.S. Business Administration

Human Resource Management – B.S. Business Administration

Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration

Marketing – B.S. Business Administration

Accounting – B.S. Business Administration

Health Information Management – B.S. (from the College of Health Professions)

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MASTER'S DEGREES

Master of Business Administration

MBA Information Technology Management

MBA Healthcare Management

Master of Health Leadership (from the College of Health Professions)

Management and Leadership – M.S.

Accounting – M.S.

Data Analytics – M.S. (from the College of Information Technology)

Healthcare & Nursing Degrees

BACHELOR'S DEGREES

Nursing (RN to BSN online) – B.S.

Health Information Management – B.S.

Health Services Coordination – B.S.

Healthcare Management – B.S. Business Administration (from the College of Business)

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MASTER'S DEGREES

Nursing - Education (BSN to MSN) – M.S.

Nursing – Leadership and Management (BSN to MSN) – M.S.

Nursing – Nursing Informatics (BSN to MSN) – M.S.

Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to MSN Option) – M.S. (Available in select states)

Nursing – Education (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.

Nursing – Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.

Nursing – Nursing Informatics (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.

Master of Health Leadership

MBA Healthcare Management (from the College of Business)