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How WKU Teachers Cover the Full Cost of Tuition.

Have Your WKU Teaching Degree Fully Funded.

Thanks to stackable scholarships and aid, you can see your tuition fully funded, giving you the financial freedom to pursue your calling without financial burden.

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How "Stackable" Aid Covers Your Tuition

At WKU, aspiring teachers can take advantage of scholarships and grants that, when combined with federal aid, often offset the full cost of tuition. The key is "stacking" multiple sources of funding.

Federal & State Aid (FAFSA)

Filing the FAFSA is a critical step for federal and state financial aid:

Teacher-Specific Aid

These programs are designed specifically for future Kentucky teachers:

WKU & State Scholarships

These university and state awards recognize your academic achievements:

Funding Eligibility Estimator

Answer 4 simple questions to discover your potential funding stack.

Kentucky Resident?
Filed FAFSA?

Your Estimated Funding Stack

Ready to build your stack?

These are estimates only. Visit the official WKU funding page for application links and details.

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See Real Student Scenarios

These profiles are based on real Fall 2025 WKU education majors.

Student Profile A

Tuition Charge:$6,036
Pell Grant: +$3,698
CAP Grant: +$2,650
KHEAA Teacher Scholarship: +$3,000
Academic Scholarship: +$2,000
TEACH Grant: +$1,886
KEES: +$953
Total Aid:$14,187
Result: Tuition Fully Covered + $8,151 for Books, Housing, & Meals

Student Profile B

Tuition Charge:$6,036
Pell Grant: +$3,698
CAP Grant: +$2,650
KHEAA TRLP: +$5,000
Academic Scholarship: +$1,750
KEES: +$624
Total Aid:$13,722
Result: Tuition Fully Covered + $7,686 for Books, Housing, & Meals

Already a Teacher? Get Your Master’s at a Discount.

We honor the hard work of our educators. If you hold a current teaching certificate in Kentucky or a border state, you are likely eligible for our Educator Discount, reducing your graduate tuition rate.

View the Educator Discount

Your 3 Simple Next Steps

Ready to become a Hilltopper teacher with your tuition covered? Here's how to start.

1.

Apply to WKU

Get started on your application to join the Hilltopper family. Our admissions team is here to help.

Apply Now →
2.

File Your FAFSA

This is the key! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unlocks most of the grants shown above. Do this as soon as possible.

Go to FAFSA.gov →
3.

Apply for Teacher Scholarships

Visit the KHEAA and WKU scholarship websites to apply for aid specifically for education majors.

School Of Teacher Education Scholarship Opportunities →
KHEAA Teacher Scholarship →
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The School of Teacher Education

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1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030

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 Last Modified 11/24/25