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Begin the process of making your education more affordable.

Every year thousands of students finance their education through a combination of grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. All of these are considered Financial Aid. Our goal is to make your education affordable by helping you navigate the financial aid process.

Our Financial Aid department’s support will help you find financing opportunities from your first year through graduation. As the region’s polytechnic, we offer an affordable path that begins with hands-on education and leads to a fulfilling career.

Steps to Apply

Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

Complete these steps to be considered for financial aid and scholarships at Eastern Washington University.
Current students can skip to step two.

1. Apply to EWU

1. Apply to EWU

Whether you're a freshman, transfer, returning or grad student, complete the online application and pay the $60 application fee.

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2. Apply for Scholarships by Feb. 1

2. Apply for Scholarships by Feb. 1

Discover scholarship opportunities based on your major, hometown, community service and more.

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3. Complete the FAFSA by Feb. 1

3. Complete the FAFSA by Feb. 1

Students seeking financial aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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The Value of a Four-year Degree

College grads are more likely to volunteer, vote, make healthier lifestyle choices, keep their jobs in a recession and be happy in their work.

Students who receive Financial Aid

78%

Students Who Graduate Debt Free

50%

Salary Difference - College vs High School

$20k

Calculators

Use the tools below to estimate your scholarship eligibility, federal student aid and net price

EWU Automatic Scholarship Calculator

Estimate your scholarship eligibility automatically by applying for admission to EWU as a new freshman.

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Net Price
Calculator

Estimate the cost of attending EWU after grants and scholarships using this tool from the U.S. Department of Education, which includes state aid for Washington residents.

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Federal Student Aid
Estimator

Calculate your potential federal aid (such as Pell Grants, loans, and work-study) and Student Aid Index with this estimator from the U.S. Department of Education.

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What is Financial Need?

Financial need is calculated as the difference between your cost of attendance and the Student Aid Index (SAI) from your FAFSA data.

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Your EWU Financial Aid offer is the best way to get a clear view of your aid eligibility and net cost. To get started, apply for the FAFSA.

Types of Aid

There are several different options for financial aid to make your education affordable at EWU. Our knowledgeable staff in the Financial Aid Department are here to help you navigate your options for financial assistance and support you throughout your academic journey.

Grants & Tuition Waivers

What is it? Gift aid to help pay college costs you don’t repay later.
When do I apply? Submit the FAFSA/WASFA by Feb. 1.
How do I qualify? Complete the FAFSA/WASFA demonstrating financial need.

Grants & Tuition Waivers

Scholarships

What is it? Gift aid to help pay college costs you don’t repay later.
When do I apply? Complete the EWU scholarship application by Feb. 1.
How do I qualify? Apply for scholarships; awards can be based on need, merit and more.

Scholarships

Work Study

What is it? Part-time work with regular paychecks while at EWU – up to $8,000 per year.
When do I apply? Submit the FAFSA by June 1.
How do I qualify? Complete the FAFSA/WAFSA demonstrating financial need.

Work Study

Loans

What is it? Borrowed money you repay later.
When do I apply? Submit the FAFSA by the end of the academic year.
How do I qualify? Complete the FAFSA.

Loans

Announcements

2025-26 EWU Scholarship Application Open

2025-26 EWU Scholarship Application Open

Apply by Feb. 1, 2025

The 2025-2026 EWU scholarship application is now open. Apply by February 1, 2025. Scholarships come from...
Special or Unusual Circumstances?

Special or Unusual Circumstances?

Your FAFSA/WASFA may not reflect your current financial situation.

We understand the information you put on your FAFSA/WASFA may not reflect you or your...
default rate

Default Rate

Direct loans is 0.0%

As of September 2022, EWU graduates’ default rate on direct loans is 1.3%.
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Our Financial Aid department’s support will help you find financing opportunities from your first year through graduation.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office

Office: 333 Eagle LN, 102 Sutton Hall, Cheney, WA 99004

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Phone: 509.359.2314 | Fax: 509.359.4330
Email: finaid@ewu.edu

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