Financial Aid and Tuition Information

How much do online classes cost?

Tuition and fee costs vary by college. The following figures are approximate and do not include additional expenses such as college fees, books, Internet access, and technology fees. These fees can range from $40 - $100 or more per quarter.

• Average tuition (credits 1-10) for Washington State residents: $74/credit hour. (One 5 credit class = approximately $372)
• Full-time (15 credits) tuition for Washington State residents: approximately $910 per quarter
• Full-time (15 credits) tuition for non-Washington State residents: approximately $2,730 per quarter.

Out-of-State? Check this out—

Many colleges offer a non-Washington State resident waiver for eligible U.S. Citizens/Permanent U.S. Residents.

• Average tuition (credits 1-10) for non-Washington State resident waiver: $89/credit hour. (One 5 credit class = approximately $445)
• Full-time (15 credits) for non-Washington State resident waiver: approximately $ 1042 per quarter

Apply for financial aid

In order to be considered for student financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must reapply for aid every year.

• FAFSA on the Web (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
• Financial Aid Information (http://www.finaid.org)
• Financial Aid for Students (http://www.studentaid.ed.gov)

Financial aid help, guides and information

• Student Guide to Federal Aid (http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html)
• Fastweb - financial aid search and help site (http://www.fastweb.com)
  
• Protect yourself from scholarship scams with tips from FastFocus (fastweb.com)
• Federal School Code Search Page - Find your school's Title IV School Code for the FAFSA application (fafsa.ed.gov)
• Creating Options: A Resource on Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities - The HEATH resource paper that describes federal aid programs and how they benefit students with disabilities. Students should also contact the Financial Aid Office of at the colleges they are considering for information about any campus-based assistance that may be available.