Western Illinois University Tuition and Financial Aid

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Western Illinois University Tuition And Expenses

Cost of Attendance In-state: $24,205 Out-of-state: $28,476
Tuition and Fees
 In-state: $11,267 Out-of-state: $15,538
Room and Board
 $9,630
Books and Supplies
 $1,200
Other Expenses
 $2,108
Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan

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Western Illinois University Applying For Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office
E-mail
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application Deadline
Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning January 15
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001780 Free

Western Illinois University Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid

Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 1,367 (93.3%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need 1,198 (87.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 1,182 (98.7%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 297 (25.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 63%
Average Award $12,676
Need-Based Gift
 Received by 926 (78.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,459
Need-Based Self-Help
 Received by 1,073 (90.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,427
Merit-Based Gift
 Received by 674 (57.0%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 67 (4.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,024
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 6,376 (85.2%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need 5,609 (88.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 5,525 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 1,509 (27.3%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 59%
Average Award $11,646
Need-Based Gift
 Received by 3,823 (69.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,952
Need-Based Self-Help
 Received by 5,074 (91.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,453
Merit-Based Gift
 Received by 2,497 (45.2%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 286 (3.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,072
Borrowing
2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 83%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $30,721
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
 9.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
 1.0%

Western Illinois University Financial Aid Programs

Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans
Other Loans College/university loans, Private loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards
 4,378
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
 583
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas Community Service, Leadership
Number of Awards
 199
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Characteristics Award Areas Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Members of Minorities, Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
 1,584
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment $2,508

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