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Yes, You Can Afford College!

UWG is committed to making college affordable, no matter your income or economic status. We honor this commitment by offering some of the lowest in-state tuition rates, over 200+ in-university scholarships, and awarding more than $1.1M in financial aid to students each year.

Connect with our financial advisors to learn how you can Go West affordably.

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Still weighing your options? On average, we're able to help 96% of undergraduate students who apply to UWG pay for some or all of their tuition with financial aid. Start your journey to success by selecting on of our affordable degree programs.

Already applied to UWG? Our advisors are ready to guide you through the financial aid process. From applying for FAFSA to grants to private scholarships, we'll leave no stone unturned when it comes to helping you offset tuition costs and afford college.

To get your financial aid questions answered quickly, visit our Financial Aid page, email finaid@westga.edu or call (678) 839-6421 

Affordability

Tuition Comparison

See how our tuition rates compare to similar universities, before financial aid.

Chart displaying the 2022-2023 cost of in-state tuition for 12 credit hours for comparable universities. From least expensive to most expensive: University of West Georgia, Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University, and Jacksonville State University.

New Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students

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Your Path to Financial Aid at UWG

For New Undergraduate Students

As a new UWG Undergraduate Student, you're welcome to follow these five easy steps to apply for and obtain financial aid!

  • Step One: Learn
  • Step Two: Apply
  • Step Three: Check
  • Step Four: Accept
  • Step Five: Review

Click each tab above and start your path to financial at at the University of West Georgia today!