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.
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
$1,139,758
Awarded in Institutional Grants & Scholarships
96%
Undergrad students recieving financial aid
223
Available University Scholarships
-8.9%
Tuition Cost Adjustment from 2022-2023
Tuition Comparison
See how our tuition rates compare to similar universities, before financial aid.
New Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students
Intro
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 aid at the University of West Georgia today!
Learn
Learn
Financial Aid Basics
Many students have questions and concerns about how much college costs. Fortunately, there are a number of financial aid options available.
The cost of attending the University of West Georgia can vary, depending on a student's classification, residency status, method of instruction, and/or degree program.
Now that you know more about how financial aid can help you, move to the next step: “Apply”.
Apply
Apply
FAFSA
Applying for financial aid is one of the most important steps in your financial aid journey. Begin this process by completing your FAFSA application.
The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Completing the FAFSA allows you to be considered for federal financial aid programs such as grants, loans, and work-study, as well as many state and institutional aid programs.
The 2026–27 FAFSA applies to aid eligibility for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters.
If you previously completed the 2025–26 FAFSA, you have already applied for federal student aid for semesters through Summer 2026. A new FAFSA must be completed each academic year to determine continued eligibility for financial aid.
We should receive your application in three to five days, and then you can move to the next step: “Check.”
Check
Check the Status of Your Financial Aid
Once you have completed your FAFSA,UWG will receive your application within five business days. Sign in to your Self-Service Banner account through OneLogin to see if you have been awarded or if you have additional steps to complete or paperwork to turn in.
Search: "Verification" once you have signed into OneLogin. If you log in to your OneLogin account and do not see any requirements to complete move to the next step “Accept”.
Some of our students are selected for verification or have additional documents that they need to complete. Learn more about the verification process here.
Review your award in Self-Service Banner and see the links for more information on the type of aid you were awarded. Search: "My Financial Aid" once you have signed into OneLogin.
Once you have reviewed your award and accepted your funding, check to see if you have remaining balance you need to address. You must allow 3-5 business days for accepted loans to show on your student bill.
Review
Check Your Balance
Once you have accepted your funding and completed any additional steps needed to receive your aid, it’s time to check you balance. Sign in to OneLogin to view your balance. Search: "My Current Bill" once you have signed into OneLogin.
