Financial Aid
Johnson & Wales University participates in a variety of federal, state, private and institutional programs, which help ease the financial burden that the cost of education may pose. Students who demonstrate financial need, superior academic achievement, or other circumstances will be considered for grants, loans, scholarships and other forms of aid.
The university is committed to providing quality education at affordable rates. Our team of financial planners is dedicated to helping you secure a maximum financial aid award. Furthermore, JWU is committed to conservative tuition increases.
To be considered for aid each year:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines your demonstrated financial need, as soon as possible after January 1.
- Finish the FAFSA before the filing priority deadline of March 1 to receive the maximum amount of financial aid.
- Review applications and deadlines
Upcoming Changes to Federal Loan Processing for 2010-11
For many years, Johnson & Wales University has successfully administered federal student loan programs (i.e. Stafford, parent PLUS loans) through the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). This relationship provided JWU students with access to federal loans through a variety of private lenders who extended borrower benefits to them.
Recently the government has begun regulating these benefits and changing the way student loan programs operate. Subsequently, JWU, like many schools, is transitioning to direct lending beginning with the 2010-11 academic year. The implementation of direct lending will provide stabilized access to funds and allow JWU to prepare effectively for any federal changes.
For more information, review commonly-asked questions about direct lending.