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Learn about Financial Aid to Boost Your Educational Possibilities

Many students want to go back to school and pursue higher education, but the cost can be overwhelming and deter many students from actually attending college. This doesn't have to be the case! Here at WGU, we work hard to keep our tuition as affordable as possible. And we also have programs put in place to help make your tuition even more affordable. Learning about financial aid options can help you discover the many ways you can pay for your education. We want to make sure you're aware of all your options—cost doesn't have to be a reason why you can't attend school. We aim to make our tuition affordable, and we also offer many scholarship and federal financial aid options.

Learn how we help make your tuition as affordable as possible.

Is Online College More Expensive?

Learn how much you should expect to pay if you attend college online instead of at a traditional brick-and-mortar university.

How to Attend College for Free

Wouldn't it be absolutely amazing to attend college for free? Well, with the right financial aid options, like Pell Grants or scholarships, you can!

A Glossary of Key Financial Aid Terms Let’s break down the general concept of financial aid and then get into some of those key terms.

Financial Aid FAQs Learn more about the basics about financial aid so you can help pay for school, and focus on your learning.

Finding Financial Aid for Business School Here's a brief breakdown of all of your options, with information on how to apply for each.

Q&A with WGU's Associate Director of Financial Aid Learn about WGU's free financial literacy tool that will help WGU students make sound fiscal decisions.

How does a Nonprofit University Benefit You? What is a nonprofit university? Learn what a nonprofit university is, and how it can benefit students like you.

How to Talk to your Employer about Tuition Matching Asking your boss to pay for part of your education can be awkward, but it can be worth it.

What You Should Know when Applying for Financial Aid If you need financial help to pursue your degree, applying doesn't have to be complicated.

A New Tool to Help Students find Scholarships Amanda Savage, WGU's Scholarship Department Head, shares exciting news about Scholarship Universe.

Why is College so Expensive and What Can You Do? Discover why average college tuition around the country is rising and how you can find options that are affordable.

Avoid the Student Loan Debt Trap There are several options to help students graduate with as little debt as possible.

Pell Grants and Student Loans Pell Grants and student loans are popular types of federal financial aid that helps students pay for college.

How to Pay for College When You're in the Military Learn what education benefits you qualify for, how to apply and how far they’ll go in covering your college tuition.

Financial Planning for Students Paying for college can be tough, but students can invest in their college education with the right financial plan.

How to Read a Student Aid Report Your Student Aid Report (or SAR) is a form that the U.S. Department of Education sends to you once you’ve successfully applied to the FAFSA.

When Will You See ROI From a College Degree? It's fair to ask how long it'll be before you earn more money, get a promotion, or land your dream job.

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