For a small enrollment fee, WGU offers a payment plan for those who cannot pay in full by the required date. To enroll in a payment plan, select the "Make or View Payments” link in the Financial Services section on the Student Support tab in your student portal.
Can I get Pell grant for WGU?
Affordable degree programs like the ones at WGU give peace of mind to many students. ... The most common federal aid programs for college students to pay their tuition is through student loans or Pell Grants.Feb 27, 2019
Does WGU offer grants?
Each student can only be awarded one grant or scholarship that is funded or administered through WGU during their degree program. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. This grant can be used in addition to any tuition discounts for which you may be eligible.
Can you pay WGU monthly?
You can! WGU's low tuition is charged per six-month term, not per credit.
What forms of payment does WGU accept?
WGU accepts cash, checks, and web checks/EFT at no additional cost to the student. Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express) are also accepted, but a 2.75% credit card fee applies.
What happens if I quit WGU?
Students with a withdrawal date that occurs up through the completion of 60% of a term are eligible for a refund of a prorated portion of the tuition and library fee. Students with a withdrawal date that occurs after 60% of the term has been completed are not eligible for a refund.
Does WGU accept Pell Grants?
Beginning with the 2018-2019 award year, a Pell-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer is eligible to receive a maximum Pell Grant. Please contact Student Services at 877-435-7948 or financialservices@wgu.edu for additional information.
Can you get Pell Grant for online college?
Eligibility Restrictions Online students also don't qualify for financial aid that's designated for students attending on-campus programs. However, distance learners usually qualify for Federal Pell Grants and other programs, and schools increasingly offer scholarships for online students.Dec 6, 2021
What can stop you from getting a Pell Grant?
You are not eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant if you are incarcerated in a federal or state penal institution or are subject to an involuntary civil commitment upon completion of a period of incarceration for a forcible or nonforcible sexual offense.
How long does it take for WGU to review financial aid?
When will I find out if my EFC is approved? Once all of the requested documents have been received, it could take between two to three weeks.May 5, 2021
How long does it take for financial aid to kick in?
If you submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online using FAFSA on the Web, then the U.S. Department of Education will process your application within 3-5 days. If you submitted a paper FAFSA, your application will be processed within 7-10 days.