Affordability Overview
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Wesleyan has a longstanding history of championing access. Our approach to admissions is need-aware. If you apply for financial aid and are admitted to Wesleyan, we will work to ensure that 100% of your demonstrated financial need is met. We do this by evaluating your college costs, considering the financial circumstances of your family, and creating a financial aid package that bridges the difference between the total cost of your education and your expected family contribution by meeting your full demonstrated financial need according to our assessment.
Scholarships Overview
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Wesleyan commits all financial resources to meeting our students’ demonstrated financial need and all financial aid is need-based, providing access to students who otherwise would not be able to realize the benefits of a Wesleyan education. As such, we do not offer merit scholarships of any nature.
Costs
The sticker price at Wesleyan is $85,172. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.
It’s also important to note that the cost of attendance can vary from year to year and typically it will rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated every year to take any price increases, as well as any changes in your financial situation, into account.
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Wesleyan University Financial Aid
Students who are applying for financial aid at Wesleyan need to submit both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA), as well as the CSS Profile.
The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.
The FAFSA code for Wesleyan is 001424 and the CSS Profile Code is 3959.
It should be noted that while the FAFSA is free, the CSS Profile does require an application fee. However, students can qualify for a CSS Profile application fee waiver if the cost will present a financial hardship for the students’ family.
If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA or the CSS Profile, check out these resources:
Wesleyan University Questbridge Scholarships
Wesleyan is a member of Questbridge, which is a prestigious scholarship program that supports high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Students who are “matched” to Wesleyan University through Questbridge receive a four year, full ride scholarship to the school. If you are interested in learning more about Questbridge, you can check out our Questbridge Scholarship guide.
Wesleyan University’s 100% Need-Met Guarantee
Wesleyan has committed to meeting 100% of applicants’ financial needs. They determine your financial need using the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile, and will ensure that your financial aid package covers any costs you cannot pay.
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Pell Grants at Wesleyan University
15% of students at Wesleyan University receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Wesleyan University.
You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.
Outside Scholarships
Wesleyan students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:
Wesleyan University Financial Aid Resources
If you are looking for more information about financial aid and scholarships at Wesleyan or have questions that are specific to your personal situation, we recommend that you reach out directly to the financial aid office!
Here’s how you can get in touch:
- Website: https://www.wesleyan.edu/finaid/
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 860-685-2800