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for information on college costs and payment optionsTuition and Expenses
The estimated expenses for the 2009-2010 academic year at Western Washington University for full-time undergraduates are as follows:
| Washington Residents | Non-Residents | |
| Tuition and Fees (10-18 credits; includes Health Services, Student Building, Recreation Center, and Technology Services yearly fees) |
$6,150 |
$17,200 |
| Housing (This amount is based on a double room & standard meal plan.) |
$8,100 | $8,100 |
| Books & Supplies (estimate) |
$1,000 | $1,000 |
| Transportation (Transportation costs may be greatly reduced depending on lifestyle.) |
$1,100 | $1,100 |
| Personal & Miscellaneous (Personal expenses may be greatly reduced depending on lifestyle.) |
$2,100 | $2,100 |
| Total | $18,450 | $29,500 |
Tuition costs will be different if student are less than full-time, or if they are in a self-supporting program.
Student Financial Resources has information on grants, scholarships, student employment, loans, or some combination of these student aid programs. For more information about housing and dining costs, see Office of University Residences.
Payment Schedule
Tuition, housing, and fees must be paid by the published deadline (approximately the third week of each quarter). The university also offers short-term institutional loans for temporary cash flow problems.
Working in College
Many students work while they are at Western. A recent survey shows that students who work ten to fifteen hours per week actually do better academically than those who do not work at all. Work experience also allows you to discover your strengths and weaknesses, try out career options, and build a resume for future employment. The Student Employment Center at Western is the best place to start in finding a job on or off campus, with listings of over six thousand positions per year. In many ways, students working on campus and in the larger community are the key to the vitality of Western, Bellingham, and the local area.