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WGU Single Parent Scholarship

In the spirit of encouraging scholarship and providing opportunity for personal and professional growth, WGU is proud to offer the Single Parent Scholarship. This scholarship, valued up to $4,000, is designed for motivated single parents who wish to advance their education.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

Complete an application for admission.
Submit official transcripts of all prior college work.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Be officially admitted to WGU.
Interview with a WGU Scholarship Counselor prior to award decision.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded. However, this is a competitive program based upon a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study, and current competency, plus other considerations.

NOTE: This scholarship program is designed for new WGU students only. Students are eligible to apply for these scholarships during the enrollment process and up to 60 days after starting a degree program. WGU employees and their spouses are not eligible to receive this scholarship.

Scholarship Policies

Before scholarship distribution, the scholarship recipients must read the WGU Student Handbook and agree to adhere to the academic progress, tuition, and refund policies. The student must also meet the university’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility.

To learn more about the scholarship program or WGU’s degree programs before submitting an application, contact an Enrollment Counselor toll-free at 1-866-225-5948.

Scholarship Value: $4,000 maximum

This scholarship will be credited to your account at the rate of $1,000 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms.

This scholarship can be used in addition to any tuition discounts for which you may be eligible.

Eligible Programs

Every degree program at WGU is eligible for this scholarship. Visit each college page for a complete list of degree programs:

College of Health Professions
College of Business
College of Information Technology
WGU Teachers College

Federal Financial Aid is Also Available

You may choose to pay for the remaining portion of your degree program through federal financial aid.

Pell Grants, which do not have to be repaid, are granted based upon financial need. Federal Unsubsidized Student Loans are available to most students. Subsidized loans, which are dependent on financial need, reduce the interest due on loans. Click here to learn more about financial aid.

Note: Before you can apply for this scholarship, you must first apply for admission.