How Does UWest Compare?

Our dedication to providing exceptional financial aid services starts with affordable tuition. Did you know that UWest offers one of the lowest tuition rates of any private, accredited university in the nation?

Scholarships & Financial Aid Opportunities

UWest is committed to making education accessible through scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities. Our generous financial aid packages help students graduate with less debt while focusing on their academic and personal growth. 80% of our students receive some forms of aid and don’t pay the sticker price!

Federal Student Aid

Federal government offers a non-need based unsubsidized loan that does not require a credit check. Start your FAFSA here to apply!

Income and Continuing Students:

Direct Unsubsidized loan – $20,500/year
Merit-Based Scholarships
Recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential.

Incoming Students:

Lotus Scholarship – $7,000/year (MBA & MA Psychology)
IBEF Scholarship – $3,500 – $4,500/semester (Religious Studies & Buddhist Chaplaincy)
IBEF Monastic Fellowship – $2,000 – $3,000/semester (for monastics in relevant majors)

Continuing Students:

President’s Scholarship – Full tuition award
Dean’s Scholarship – Half tuition award
UWest Scholarship – Up to $2,000/year
Golden Benefactor Awards – $500/semester (based on financial need)

More Scholarship Information

Important Dates & Deadlines

April. 1: All UWest institutional scholarships application deadline
May 1: IBEF Scholarship and Fellowship application deadline (Fall)
November 15: IBEF Scholarship and Fellowship application deadline (Spring)
October 1: FAFSA available