FINANCIAL AID PROCESS
2023-2024 COSTS
1. Apply for admission. Apply online for free at waynesburg.edu/apply.
In addition to the ranking by U.S. News and World Report, Waynesburg University’s undergraduate tuition and fees rank in the bottom quarter of private colleges throughout the country.
2. Receive an admission decision. If you are accepted and qualify for an Achievement Award (academic scholarship), the amount of the award will be included in your acceptance letter. 3. Explore additional scholarship opportunities. If you are a first-time freshman student who has applied and been accepted for admission by Nov. 1, you may be eligible to apply for these additional awards. For more information, visit scholarships.waynesburg.edu. 4. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. If you are a Pennsylvania resident, you will need to complete the FAFSA before May 1 to qualify for state grant funds. Waynesburg University’s school code is 003391. 5. Review your Financial Aid Offer. Once an accepted student’s completed FAFSA is received by Waynesburg University, the Office of Financial Aid will send out a Financial Aid Offer detailing the student’s financial aid eligibility. 6. Research and apply for outside scholarships. Websites like fastweb.com have a vast database of community, civic and church-related awards. 7. Questions? Contact the Office of Financial Aid at 724-852-3208 or finaid@waynesburg.edu.
SEMESTER
ACADEMIC YEAR
Tuition (12-18 credit hours)
$14,060
$28,120
Mandatory Activity Fees
$670
$1,340
Cost for commuter student
$14,730
$29,460
Housing
$3,115
$6,230
Food (19 Meal Plan)
$3,035
$6,070
Facilities Fee
$115
$230
Cost for resident student
$20,995
$41,990
This per year cost for a resident student is below the national average for private, non-profit four-year colleges. Monthly Payment Plan Waynesburg University is pleased to offer the convenience of a monthly payment plan. This is an interest-free payment plan that provides students and their families with a low-cost option for budgeting tuition costs for the full academic year. Each student’s Financial Aid Offer provides financial aid information and approximate costs, which are needed in order to enroll in the payment plan. For more information, please call 724-852-3385. Office of Financial Aid 724-852-3208 finaid@waynesburg.edu waynesburg.edu/financial-aid
Office of Admissions 800-225-7393 admissions@waynesburg.edu waynesburg.edu/admissions-main
Academic year hours (mid-August to May): Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Summer hours (May to mid-August): Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Any scholarships or other funds awarded within a Financial Aid Letter are contingent upon the accuracy of the financial and academic information disclosed through the admissions process and on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If this information is not accurate or if a student receives additional funds other than those awarded through the University, he or she is responsible for notifying the Office of Financial Aid and/or the Office of Admissions. Waynesburg University reserves the right to adjust scholarships and award packages based on federal, state and institutional policies.
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