Heritage University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Heritage University?

For the 2024-25 reporting period, full-time undergraduate tuition at Heritage was $20,928 for both Washington residents and out-of-state students, with no separately reported mandatory fees. The reported part-time undergraduate charge was $872 per credit. Graduate tuition and program charges require a separate calculation.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition: $20,928 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $942.
• Reported room-and-board living-cost estimate: $17,868; this is not a charge for a Heritage residence hall.

Adding those reported amounts gives $39,738 before transportation, personal expenses, and any costs specific to a program. It should not be mistaken for every student's official cost of attendance: living arrangements and other allowable expenses change the budget. In particular, Heritage does not operate undergraduate housing, so students should estimate what they would actually pay to live at home or rent locally.

Financial aid can make the amount paid substantially different from published tuition. IPEDS 2024-25 figures report that 98% of students received financial aid and that the average undergraduate grant award from reported sources was $16,915. Average net price also varied by family income; for students in the $0-$48,000 income band, the reported figure was $12,383. An average is not an individual offer.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, Washington state aid, and institutional scholarships after completing the applicable financial aid forms. Veterans and service members should have their specific education benefit evaluated separately. The practical comparison is between each college's itemized aid offer and its full budget, including commuting or rent - not tuition alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at Heritage University?

Heritage students can pursue employment alongside their studies, but Federal Work-Study, an ordinary part-time job, and an internship are not interchangeable. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that generally pays eligible students wages for hours worked; an award is not cash received without a job or a guarantee of a position.

Students interested in work-study should complete the financial aid application and ask Heritage's financial aid office how eligible students find and apply for positions. They should check the approved hours and earnings limit before relying on expected wages to cover a bill.

Career support extends beyond student jobs. Reported services include individual and group career planning, résumé preparation, interview practice, career-interest testing, a job bank, job fairs, and access to employer recruitment. Those services can support a job search, but they are not employment outcomes or placement guarantees. Heritage does not require an internship of every student; individual majors may set their own experiential requirements.