by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at EWU and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$7,805.00 is the typical Eastern Washington University’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 96% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Eastern Washington University.
As well as scholarships, 59% of freshmen (1057 total) received a federal grant, for about $4,033.00 a person.
The numbers and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
59% of freshman students at Eastern Washington University (1057 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,033.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 18.25% | $12,823.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.72% | $11,885.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 12.78% | $8,256.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.43% | $3,214.00 |
| Income 110k + | 9.82% | $1,720.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
1614 EWU undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 96% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $7,805.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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