Whitworth Online Financial Aid

Options to Manage College Costs

Paying for college is a big decision, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. The majority of Whitworth students receive some form of financial aid. Whitworth Online offers many options to help you manage costs as you move forward.

They include the following:

Federal Financial Aid
Grants

Scholarships
Credit Transfers

Employer Assistance
Military Credit

Tuition and Cost Clarity

Financial Aid

Start With the FAFSA

Every Whitworth Online applicant should start the financial aid process by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do not have to be a low-income student to qualify for federal loans. They allow you to defer payments for college costs and pay them later at a reduced interest rate. Only domestic and permanent residents are eligible. When filling out the online application, use Whitworth’s Title IV code: 003804.

COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA

Grants

Need-Based Support for College

The federal and state governments offer need-based grants for college students. Examples include the federal Pell Grant and the Washington College Grant. You must first complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility.

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Grant options include the following: 

This is a federal grant for undergraduate students with financial need. Need is determined by information on the FAFSA and federal methodology. Pell Grants are based on Expected Family Contributions (EFC).

This grant is for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Financial need is determined by the information on the FAFSA and federal methodology.

This grant is for students who are enrolled in college to prepare for a career teaching in high-need fields such as math, science, foreign language, bilingual education, English language acquisition, special education or reading specialist.

This grant helps the state’s lowest-income undergraduate students pursue college degrees. Eligible students must have financial need as determined by the state’s formula and be a Washington state resident. 

Scholarships

Support for Adult Students

At Whitworth, we recognize and reward working adults who seek to complete their bachelor’s or master’s degree. We offer a limited number of scholarships for adult learners. You must file an application to be considered for a scholarship.

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Scholarship options include the following: 

A limited number of non-renewable scholarships are available each semester for students enrolled at Whitworth Online for the first time. The amount of the scholarship varies based on available funds, from $500 to $1,000. 

Scholarship deadlines:

  • Aug. 1 for students beginning classes in May or August
  • Sept. 1 for students beginning classes in September
  • Dec. 1 for students beginning classes in January
  • Feb. 1 for students beginning classes in February

Eligible students must be matriculated within Whitworth Online at least half time (six or more credits) and complete a FAFSA. Students must apply via the online scholarship application to be considered.

This scholarship offers a guaranteed $1,000 tuition discount. It’s available for all TCP students during their final student teaching semester. No application required.

If you have any questions regarding these scholarships, please contact us at online@whitworth.edu or call 509.777.3222.

Credit Transfers

Options to More Quickly Earn Your Degree

Another way to reduce your college costs is the Whitworth transfer policy. By applying credit from past college courses, subject tests, certifications, military training and other professional training, you can spend less on completing your bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Transfer options include the following: 

If you’ve earned a qualified Applied Associate degree (A.A.S. or other) from a regionally accredited institution, completing at least 60 semester (90 quarter) credits, you can transfer with 60 semester credits. Our associate degree transfer policy saves you time and money in completing your degree.

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If you have earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, you can  receive up to 64 semester (96 quarter) transfer credits. You also can receive a waiver of most shared curriculum requirements.

Learn More About the Direct Transfer Agreement

Learn More About Shared Curriculum Requirements

At Whitworth Online, we value the experience gained by adult learners outside the classroom. Our advisors help you get every credit possible for that experience. That includes earning credits through low-cost subject tests, certifications, military training and other professional training. Options include:

  • Taking the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES Standardized Subject Tests (DSST). For about $100 per exam, CLEP and DSST allow you to earn college credits by passing individual subject exams. 
  • Earning credit through certifications, exams or courses assessed as having academic credit by The American Council of Education (ACE). Search the ACE National Guide for extra-institutional experiences you have completed and order official transcripts. Examples include T-Mobile Associate Expert training, Google certifications, Microsoft exams and insurance courses.
  • Whitworth’s Prior Learning Assessment program gives you the opportunity to earn up to 31 semester credits toward your degree through a portfolio assessment of professional training, certificates, courses or licenses you have taken.

Learn More About Credit for Prior Learning

Employer Assistance

Tuition Benefits for Valuable Employees

Another important step toward finding financial aid for college is through your employer. Many organizations will pay all or part of your tuition if your further education benefits the business. If you have employer tuition benefits, Whitworth will accept payment when your company pays, usually at the end of the term. 

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Military and Veterans Benefits

Educational Support for Military-Connected Students

Through the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, veterans and current members of the Armed Forces can receive substantial support that may cover a large part of the cost for a Whitworth University degree. 

Whitworth also offers the Whitworth Military Service Scholarship for veterans and their dependents whose tuition is not fully covered by VA benefits in combination with other Whitworth tuition-driven aid. To qualify, students must submit proof of military service (preferably Form DD-214) to the financial aid office. Whitworth also offers this scholarship to ROTC cadets on a semester-by-semester basis.

The amount of the scholarship varies by academic program. 
For more information, contact the financial aid office at finaid@whitworth.edu. 

Learn About VA Benefits
Learn About Outside Scholarships and Grants for Military Students

Take the Next Step

As a Whitworth student, you receive the support you need to complete your degree, including guidance in finding the right financial aid and earning the maximum number of transfer credits. Contact us to find out how we can support you in seeking a better future.

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