Western Governors University: student discounts, grants and aid

Western Governors University is a private nonprofit four-year college in Salt Lake City, Utah. Utah residents studying here may qualify for 10 state grants and scholarships, and every student can use our 212 checked student discounts. Here's what applies, from official sources.

What it costs, by the numbers

Average net price: $12,548 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $12,064.
Tuition and fees: $8,658 a yearThe sticker price, before any aid.
Students with a Pell Grant: 39% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
Typical debt at graduation: $11,116 in federal loans (median)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (data released 2026-06). Your own price depends on your aid: try the school's net price calculator.

Utah FAFSA deadline (2027-28)

Opportunity Scholarship

Visit opportunityscholarship.org for application information, including requirements and the FAFSA deadline.

Contact Your Financial Aid Office

Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines. You may need to complete and submit forms in addition to the FAFSA form. Aid is awarded until all funds run out.

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Utah grants and scholarships you can use here

For Utah residents. Each one is checked against its official page.

Opportunity ScholarshipClass of 2026: up to $800 per semester for up to four semesters ($3,200 total); tuition and general fees only, after other state aid. Class of 2027 amount not yet announced.
First Credential Scholarship (formerly PRIME)$625 one-time (class of 2026; subject to available funding and number of qualified applicants)
Utah Promise GrantVaries based on available funding; up to cost of attendance

For specific fields of study

Nursing, teaching and other careers. Some pay for school in exchange for working in that job afterward.

Student Teacher Stipends (Stipends for Future Educators)Up to $6,000 per student teacher (prorated by length and funding; taxable)
Adult Learner Grant ProgramUp to the cost of attendance

For specific students

Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each page says who qualifies.

Live somewhere else?

State grants usually follow where you live, not where your school is. Many states let residents use their aid only at in-state colleges, so check your own state: find money you qualify for, or see federal aid open to everyone.

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Student discounts for Western Governors University students

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