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Apply for Financial Aid

How do I apply for financial aid at Case Western Reserve University?

To be considered for financial aid at Case Western Reserve University, you must submit the required application materials along with your admission application. U.S. citizens and permanent residents must complete both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile. If you’re an international student who wishes to be considered for financial aid, you should complete the CSS Profile.

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Office of Financial Aid

Navigating financial aid can feel complicated, but you won’t have to figure it out alone. The Office of Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve works directly with students and families to answer questions, explain options and guide you through each step of the process—from submitting your forms to understanding your financial aid offer.

Schedule an Appointment With a Financial Aid Counselor

Get Started

Start the financial aid process by submitting the required application materials. 

After submitting the FAFSA and CSS Profile, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to complete the financial aid review.

If you indicate on your admission application that you plan to apply for financial aid, your application will not be considered complete until all required financial aid documents are submitted. Admitted students receive their financial aid offer at the same time as their admission decision.

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Cost of Attendance

Understanding the cost of college is an important step—and it doesn’t have to be complicated. The best way to get a realistic estimate is to use the MyinTuition quick college cost calculator. This tool can help you anticipate your college costs and estimate your eligibility for need-based scholarships. 

Want a more detailed calculation?

View the Net Price Calculator on the Office of Financial Aid website.
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Need-Based Aid

Need-based financial aid is awarded based on your family’s financial circumstances. Case Western Reserve reviews information from the FAFSA and CSS Profile to determine your eligibility. If you qualify, your financial aid offer may include a combination of grants, Federal Work-Study and loans. All applicants who submit the required financial aid forms—including U.S. military service members and their dependents—will be considered for the funding for which they are eligible.

Explore need-based aid.
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Tuition Exchange Program

CWRU participates in the Tuition Exchange program, a network of more than 600 colleges and universities that offer tuition benefits to the children of faculty and staff who work at participating institutions. If your parent or guardian works at a college or university that participates in Tuition Exchange, you may be eligible to apply for tuition assistance to attend CWRU. Learn more about eligibility and the application process through the Tuition Exchange website or your parent’s institution.

External Tuition Benefits

If you receive tuition assistance from an outside source, Case Western Reserve will factor that funding into your financial aid offer. In some cases, need-based grants may be adjusted so that your total aid from all sources does not exceed the cost of attendance. Merit scholarships are not affected unless the total aid exceeds the cost of attendance.