Tuition & Financial Assistance
Determine your tuition with CW's tuition and financial assistance resources.
Determine your tuition with CW's tuition and financial assistance resources.
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We Help Make College Affordable
The College of Westchester is committed to helping you explore the many ways to make college affordable. Our knowledgeable financial assistance counselors are available to meet with you to explain the financial aid process and describe the various programs available to finance your education. Federal and state government financial aid is available if you qualify plus CW offers an annual variety of scholarships, grants and payment plans.
Contact our Financial Assistance Counselors to find out what you need to know:
• Call 844.711.6962 or 914.331.0853• Schedule an Appointment
• Send an Email
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Whether you are taking Day, Evening, or Online classes, The College of Westchester’s 2023-24 tuition is $860 per credit. Total credits required for graduation vary by program. See Academic Programs or College Catalog for additional information. The chart below provides some guidance on likely charges per semester/term for students taking various credit loads.
2023-24 Estimated Tuition and Fees* per Semester / Term
| Credits | Tuition | Fees* | Total* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $2,580 | $165 | $2,745 |
| 6 | $5,160 | $330 | $5,490 |
| 9 | $7,740 | $495 | $8,235 |
| 12 | $10,320 | $660 | $10,980 |
| 15 | $12,900 | $825 | $13,725 |
A minimum of 12 credits per semester or 6 credits per term is required for full-time enrollment.
*Other fees may apply based on program requirements. The cost of books are additional. For further program cost information refer to the College Catalog.
The College's Net Price Calculator provides an approximation of first-year, full-time student college expenses. Estimated housing, transportation and other school related expense are included in the net price. This is not an official application for financial aid and the results provided here should only be considered an estimate.
Over 90% of CW students qualify for some form of financial assistance through various grants, scholarships, student loans, and federal work study opportunities. It’s important to start planning early to take advantage of all opportunities available to help finance your college education. The more information you know about the process and what you may be eligible for, the better. Our Financial Assistance Counselors are committed to working with you to help explore the financial assistance you may need to meet your education costs. Feel free to contact them today at 844.711.6962 or 914.331.0853 or nsfa@cw.edu. If you wish to start exploring financial aid options on your own, visit Student Aid on the Web and NYS Higher Education Services Corporation.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the main form that a student is required to complete to be considered for student assistance from any of the Federal Title IV, HEA programs.
• Federal Student Aid PIN
• Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Student Aid on the Web
• Selective Service System
• FinAid
• FastWeb
• Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• StudentLoans.gov
• National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
For more extensive information, please see college catalog at cw.edu/cwcatalog.