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Tuition and Fees
(Effective since September 1, 2008)
A WGU term is six months in length and can begin on the first of any month.
Application Fee (non-refundable) $65
Tuition  
    All programs except MBA,
      BSN and MSN
$2,890 per 6-month term
    MBA, BS Nursing (BSN), and
      MS Nursing (MSN) degree programs
$3,250 per 6-month term
Library Fee $45 per term
Special Fees
(Apply to select programs)
   Demonstration Teaching Fee*
    (Standard)
$1,000 (one time)
   effective 1/1/08
   Internship Teaching Model* $1,900 (one time)
   Educational Leadership Practicum** $1,000 (one time)
* Individuals who are in a Teachers College program that includes a teaching practicum (i.e. student teaching) will be assessed a one-time charge for the Demonstration Teaching Fee, either the Standard fee or the Internship Teaching Model fee. (The Internship Teaching Model fee applies to only those individuals who will student teach under the internship model for an entire school year.) Speak to an Enrollment Counselor for a more detailed explanation.

** Individuals pursuing the M.S. in Educational Leadership will be required to add this one-time fee to their last term as they complete their practicum experience. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor for a more detailed explanation.

WGU reserves the right to change any of its tuition and fees. Students will be notified in advance of the new tuition rates.
Tuition Charges and Payment Terms
Tuition is Charged as a Flat Rate
WGU treats all students as full-time students and charges tuition at a flat rate regardless of the number of competency units attempted or completed by the student. (See rates above.) The standard term is based upon a full-time enrollment of at least 12 competency units for undergraduates and 8 competency units for graduates. Students who complete more or fewer units are charged the same tuition rate.

Payment is Required at the Beginning of Each Term
Tuition for the full term is due by the 1st day of each term. For new students, payment is due on or before the 25th of the month preceding the first day of the first term.

Students not using financial aid may elect a two payment plan for an additional convenience fee. Please contact the Bursar's Office prior to the start of each new term to make this arrangement. Payment or payment plan participation is required before the first day of each term.

Payment Deadlines
Payments received or payment arrangements must be completed and RECEIVED at the WGU Bursar's office by:

  • New student with first term tuition - 25th day of month prior to term start.
  • Renewal term tuition - 1st day of the term.
  • Two Payment Plan - First payment must be AT LEAST half of tuition and fees. Second payment can be made with an additional convenience fee of 3 percent of the remaining balance on the student’s account. Entire tuition is due by the 1st day of the 4th month of the term
  • Financial Aid - First term financial aid student - 30th day of the term.
  • Renewal term financial aid students - 30th day of the term.
Financial Aid
It is the student's responsibility to apply for and submit all forms required by the Financial Aid Office and be aware of deadlines for submission. Additional information regarding financial aid may be found in the Financial Aid section.

Payment Methods
WGU accepts cash, checks and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express).

WGU Financial Policy
Please read all the WGU Financial Policies.
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