BTF Everett Financial Resources
How Much Does this Program Cost?
Tuition and fees are approximately $19,322 for 7 quarters, a savings of about $4,400, when compared to the cost to attend 7 quarters on the Bellingham campus.
Please note, these are Resident, Undergraduate, Location Programs, State-Supported tuition estimation rates. See Tuition and Fee Schedule for Non-Resident rates. To qualify for in-state tuition, individuals generally must live in Washington for 12+ months. See more information on Residency for Tuition Purposes.
Financial aid opportunities may be available through Washington Student Achievement Council, Woodring College of Education Scholarships, Western Washington University Scholarship Center and more.
Begin Your Financial Aid Process Now!
Even before you are admitted to WWU - begin the Financial Aid Application process!
- Start by checking out the Financial Aid Department website, which includes menu links for helpful tips and resources. (We recommend monitoring this site for most current information.)
- Follow the Financial Aid Checklist to navigate through the various steps of the financial aid process. Make sure to follow the Checklist carefully; this will ensure you do not miss any crucial steps!
- Undocumented students may fill out the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) instead. Western supports undocumented students who are ineligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status. Western's Financial Aid Center offers tips for completing the WASFA.
Completing the FASFA and Other Resources
- See Tips for Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Make sure to read this page thoroughly to avoid frequent FAFSA errors.
- Western's Financial Aid Department website has an easy-to-access Frequently Asked Questions page.
- Western offers a structured tuition payment plan, three installments per quarter, if you sign up in advance.
Need Help? Reach out!
Understanding all the steps of the financial aid process can be complicated. Our experts in the Financial Aid Department are here to help. Your best resource for financial aid questions is always the Financial Aid Department.
- Schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor online.
- Call (360) 650-3470 or email financialaid@wwu.edu.
Next Steps for After You've Committed to Western
- Continue to follow the steps on the Financial Aid Checklist
- Set up your Refund Process. In order to receive excess financial aid disbursements and credit balances you will need to set up your refund preference. For questions, contact the Student Business Office.
- Monitor your WWU accounts! Regularly monitor your Web4U Financial Aid and Scholarships Account in order to track requirements (Eligibility), read active messages (Financial Aid Status), accept your awards (Award), etc... Also make sure to monitor your WWU email account for any messages they may send directly there.