Program Costs
Costs of graduate programs vary by program.
Master of Arts in
Education
The cost of the first year (licensure year) of the program is $11,330. The
cost per credit for the second year is $360.50.
Master of Fine Arts in
Creative Writing
The cost per credit for M.F.A. graduate courses is $700. Program cost per
year is $18,900, plus $4,200 for the final summer residency.
More specific information about program costs can be found on the individual
websites for each program.
Western offers financial assistance designed to help bridge the gap between
the expected family financial contribution and the cost of attending university.
For need-based financial assistance, the contribution toward university costs
expected from the student is calculated according to a federally mandated
system. To receive financial aid, a student must be enrolled for at least
half-time in the program or a minimum of 4.5 credits during the fall or spring
semester and 3 credits during the summer.
Applying for Aid
To apply for need-based financial aid at Western State Colorado University,
the student must do the following:
1. Complete the admission process and be fully admitted to the
graduate program.
2. Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ to the federal student aid processor.
3.
Submit any additional documentation as requested by the University to verify
eligibility. Documentation may include the federal income tax return, proof of
child support, federal verification form, etc.
*Note: Western’s financial aid year is fall and spring. Summer financial aid
requires an additional form that is available from the Financial Aid Office
beginning March 15.
The Financial Aid
Offer
Students qualifying for financial aid receive a financial aid package
containing information regarding their eligibility for various kinds of loans.
The proportion and type of loan aid varies from student to student and from year
to year depending upon the student’s eligibility and level of enrollment.
Loans must be repaid. The FAFSA application must be completed to receive
consideration for any of the following loans: Federal Perkins Loan Program,
Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Loan Program, Federal Direct Unsubsidized
Stafford/Ford Loan Program, and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Program. Detailed
information on loans may be found on the Financial Aid web page.
