Affordability & YOU.
Merit Scholarships W&J believes strongly in rewarding
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students for their academic excellence. Our commitment is demonstrated through the merit scholarship program.
GPA
Renewable Scholarship
Thrive
3.9 and higher
$17,000
Presidential
3.7 - 3.89
$15,000
Scholars
3.4 - 3.69
$13,000
Deans
3.0 - 3.39
$11,000
VISIT GRANT $1,000
OUT-OF-STATE GRANT $2,000 for non-PA residents.
INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD $17,000 to qualifying international students.
INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS Due to the generosity of our alumni and other benefactors, W&J offers a variety of grants such as our Visit Grant and W&J Grant, which is based on financial need.
Submit the W&J Leadership Form to be eligible for the $1,000 Leadership Scholarship. IMPORTANT LINKS
100%
of W&J students receive some type of institutional funding.
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Create your FSA ID: studentaid.gov Select “Create account”
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Complete your FAFSA: studentaid.gov
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PA State Grant: pheaa.org
More financial aid information is available on your W&J Leadership Status Portal at connect.washjeff.edu/portal/status
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CONTACT US finaid@washjeff.edu 724-223-6019 SFA2324
COLLEGE
Simplified Pricing & Funding your Education
YOUR TOTAL TUITION, HOUSING, FOOD, AND FEES
WORK STUDY
Washington & Jefferson College provides an
Scholarships
receive a paycheck that they can use for any of their educational expenses.
unsurpassed quality education at a surprisingly
W&J provides numerous merit-based scholarships, such as the W&J Leadership
Eligibility is determined from your FAFSA application.
affordable cost. Through generous merit
Many students are awarded work study as part of their financial aid offer. These students can apply for positions across campus to earn a wage. Students will
Scholarship and the W&J Thrive Scholarship,
scholarships, institutional grants, and other
valued at $17,000 per year, thanks to generous
financial aid, we help each family reach an
donations from alumni and other donors.
attainable bottom line.
Institutional Grants
40%
W&J and its generous donors offer a number of W&J College Grants to eligible full-time students,
What does “Simplified Pricing” mean? W&J avoids
including our Visit Grant, Out-of-State Grant, and
the common practice of inflating tuition and
of students participate in a federal or W&J work-study program that offers a financial stipend and skills for the future.
needs-based funding.
cost of attendance to award exorbitantly high scholarships. W&J is committed to pricing and
State & Federal Grants
financial aid transparency so that students and
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their families can clearly understand what they will
need for financial assistance. Complete
pay to attend W&J.
the Free Application for Federal Student you are eligible. To complete the FAFSA,
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your eligibility for institutional, federal and state grants, and federal loans. The FAFSA should be available in December 2023.
Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov to see if
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The FAFSA application allows us to determine
you will need your family’s tax information
Step 1-Create your FSA ID at studentaid.gov.
and W&J’s school code, 003389.
This ID will provide access to Federal Student Aid’s online system and will serve as your
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electronic signature.
Students may receive loans to finance their
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comparing its low student loan default rate.
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graduation and are able to pay back their student loans. We are also a top performer in the U.S. on social mobility, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Outside Scholarships Available scholarships from vetted external organizations are posted on our External Scholarships & Awards page.
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ommons CONTACT US finaid@washjeff.edu (724) 223-6019