Orientation: Finances

WMU's total cost of attendance for each academic semester may be found on the Registrar's website. Tuition and fee rates are reviewed by the University in August each year and may change without notice.

Do not rely on working in the United States to meet all your educational expenses. Like most U.S. schools, WMU has little financial aid for international students. 

Government Scholarship Students

If you have a government scholarship, bring enough money for two months to pay for rent, food, book, deposits, and to buy warm clothing.

Privately Sponsored Students

If privately sponsored, bring enough money to cover your first semester's tuition, fees, and living expenses. Payment of the full balance on your student account is due on the first day of classes each semester. You may pay with the wire transfer service Fly Wire or with a bank draft. Note that there are rules for bringing cash into the U.S.