Western Washington University: student discounts, grants and aid

Western Washington University is a public four-year college in Bellingham, Washington. Washington residents studying here may qualify for 15 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: $21,193 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $12,915.
Tuition and fees: $9,582 a year (out of state: $28,707)The sticker price, before any aid.
Students with a Pell Grant: 21% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
Typical debt at graduation: $18,500 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.

Washington FAFSA deadline (2027-28)

ASAP After Oct. 1, 2026

Submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026. Contact the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for more information.

Washington Application for State Financial Aid

Students who are ineligible for federal student aid but meet state financial aid program and residency requirements should complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) at wsac.wa.gov/wasfa instead of the FAFSA form. Contact the Washington Student Achievement Council at wasfa@wsac.wa.gov or the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for more information.

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Washington grants and scholarships you can use here

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

Washington College Grant (WA Grant)up to full tuition; 2026-27 maximum $13,203/yr (University of Washington), $5,095 at community and technical colleges; partial awards (60%, 50%, 24.5%, 10%) at higher incomes
WA Grant for Apprenticeship (WG-A)up to $2,548 (2026-27 maximum); based on family income, may be prorated
College Bound (formerly College Bound Scholarship)free public-college tuition when combined with WA Grant; 2026-27 maximum combined awards from $5,595 (community/technical colleges) to $13,703 (University of Washington)

For specific fields of study

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

Alternative Routes Conditional Scholarshipup to $8,000 per year, up to two years
Teacher Shortage Conditional Scholarshipup to $8,000 per year, up to four years
WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship (BaS)$2,500 per year until accepted into the major, then $5,000, $7,500 and $5,000 in the following years
Behavioral Health Conditional Scholarship (BHCS)up to $41,000 across a graduate program (up to $15,500 for one-year programs); up to $10,000 across an SUDP certificate program
Student Teaching Grantnot stated on the official page

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 Washington University students

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