WCU is a University of North Carolina Campus
The 2008-2009 FAFSA is now available
For detailed information on the following types of aid, follow these links State and Federal Aid (PDF) and Alternative loans.
CHOOSING A LENDER (Word) --Selecting your student loan lender
Refund Checks will be available to students on September 2.
Summer School Supplement form (PDF) is available and must be turned in by April 1st to be considered for Summer Financial Aid
More About Cost of Attendance
When estimating your college budget, you’ll want to consider your entire cost of attendance—which includes tuition and fees, room, board, books, personal expenses, and travel expenses. It’s used to determine how much assistance you’ll receive when you apply for financial aid.
* In order to attend WCU, you must have an up-to-date, networkable computer.
Sample Cost of Attendance
Here’s a sample cost of attendance for a student at WCU, based on the detailed explanation of tuition and fees for the 2007–2008 school year:
| (in-state) | (out-of-state) | |
| Tuition and fees | $4,278 | $13,861 |
| Room and board | $5,305 | $5,305 |
| Books and supplies | $581 | $581 |
| Travel | $884 | $1,428 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,182 | $1,182 |
| Computer allowance* | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total | $13,630 | $23,757 |
* In order to attend WCU, you must have an up-to-date, networkable computer.
- Learn more about the student computer requirement.
- Read how Financial Aid can assist with the cost of a student computer.
Cost of Attendance for International Students
| Non-resident tuition and fees | $13,861 |
| Room and board | $5,305 |
| Books, supplies, personal expenses | $2,600 |
| Medical insurance | $ 59 |
| Total | $21,766 |