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Tuition and Financial Aid Information

A college education is an investment in you and your future. We believe students shouldn't be barred from a quality education because of limited resources, and our financial aid specialists will make every possible effort to provide you with the maximum amount of assistance.

More than 90 percent of TWC students receive some form of aid, including work study programs and a large variety of scholarships.
Grants and gifts received by the College through the generosity of the United Methodist Church, foundations, friends, alumni, and others help to reduce the difference between the actual costs of providing a quality education and the tuition charged. Please contact the Enrollment Services Office for an estimate of scholarships based on ACT/GPA.

2011 - 2012 Tuition

full-time students

(12 hrs. or more per semester) per academic year

Full Time (Athens Day & Nursing): $19,500

Room/Board*: $6,480
* Residents of Fowler or Keith Hall are required to be on the unlimited meal plan. Prices given are for two person rooms. Private rooms, if available, are an additional $900 per year.

Nocatula apartments (by application only)
Room/Board: $7,540 (10-meal plan) per year, $7,980 (Unlimited meal plan) per year.

Wesley Commons (by application only)
Room/Board: $7,980 (Unlimited meal plan) per year.

Student Fees (full time)
Athens day: $700 per year
Nursing: $1,900 per year

Full-time students taking 12 through 18 hours, no charge for auditing, laboratories, and student teaching. Hours over 18 will be charged at the Athens Day part-time rate per semester hour.

part-time students

Students enrolled in less than 12 credit hours per semester are considered part time.

Athens Day Tuition: $520/credit hour
Athens Evening Tuition: $365/credit hour
Knoxville Evening Tuition: $365/credit hour
Part Time Student Fees: $10/credit hour (maximum $90)

summer 2011 students

Athens Day/Evening Tuition -- $200/credit hour
Knoxville Evening Tuition --$360/credit hour

Room only (Athens campus) - $300 per session, $ 900 for the summer.
Take 9 hours during the summer and receive credit for the cost of your room.

part-time nursing students

Tuition: $792/credit hour
Fees: $79/credit hour

Note: Fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Deposits

Each new, full-time student accepted must pay a $200 Advance Payment ($300 for resident students which includes a $100 room deposit) immediately upon acceptance to the college.  The Advance Payment covers a non-refundable $50 Registration/Orientation fee with $150 applied toward first semester tuition and fees.  Excluding the $50 Registration/Orientation fee, the Advance Payment is fully refundable through May 1 for the summer and fall terms, and October 31 for the spring term.  Students who decide to enter the college a term other than the one for which they were originally accepted will have their Advance Payment moved to the new term, but the original refund date will apply.  Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Director of Enrollment Services.

International Students

International students are required to pay the balance for tuition, room, board, and fees (less institutional aid) for the fall semester charges by July 1 and by December 1 for the spring semester charges. An I-20 will be issued and signed by the Designated School Official (DSO) after the advance payment is received. International students are encouraged to make application early to avoid delays. Routing instructions for Electronic Fund Transfers from international banks are available in the College Business Office (423) 746-5262. Payments must be made in U.S. dollars. VISA and MasterCard are accepted.

Special Charges and Deposits

Application Fee: $25
Damage Deposit (Room): $100
Add/Drop Fee (after registration): $5
Late Registration Fee: $50
Auditing (non credit), per semester hour: $150
Graduation Fee: $100
Transcript Fee: $2 (First transcript provided at no charge)
Student ID Replacement: $10
Employer Deferred Payment Fee: $30
Special Arrangement (per credit hour): $520
Returned Check Fee: $25
Credit by Examination (per credit hour) billed at part-time tuition rate: $520

Books and Supplies

The cost of books and supplies ranges from $500 to $1200 per year.

Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid Office works to make it possible for students to receive a Tennessee Wesleyan education without taking on a large financial burden. Altogether, we distribute more than $20 million a year in aid to qualified students.

Scholarships
Grants
Loans
Work Study
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When you're ready, we invite you to apply for aid.

 

  • Contact Information
  • Tennessee Wesleyan College
    Financial Aid Office
    204 East College Street 
    Athens, TN 37303
    Toll Free: (800) 742-5892
    Phone: (423) 746-5215
    Fax: (423) 746-5326