Lake Washington Institute of Technology

What is the cost of studying for a year at Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

LWTech's published undergraduate tuition is only one part of the cost of attendance. In 2025-26 IPEDS reporting, the average full-time in-state tuition and required fees add to $5,997; the corresponding out-of-state figures add to $10,271. These are combinations of figures reported for that year, not individualized bills.

• 2024-25 in-state full-time undergraduate tuition: $3,291; required fees: $2,706.
• 2024-25 out-of-state full-time undergraduate tuition: $8,804; required fees: $3,258.
• 2024-25 reported part-time undergraduate charge per credit: $167 in-state or $335 out-of-state.

Students also need to budget for books and supplies, transportation, food, and housing, even though LWTech does not operate student residence halls. Equipment, materials, or other course-specific costs can matter in technical and health programs. A current cost-of-attendance estimate from the financial-aid office is more useful for planning those expenses than tuition alone.

Financial aid changes what an individual pays. In 2024-25 reporting, 46% of students received financial aid and 5% had student loans. Average grant aid from federal, state, local, institutional, and other sources was $7,506 among recipients of that aid; it was not an award made to every student. Income-band net-price figures can also vary with the students represented, so they should not be treated as a personal quote. Eligible applicants can explore federal aid, the Washington College Grant, scholarships, and qualifying veteran or military education benefits through the appropriate applications and the college's financial-aid process.

What are the work-study opportunities at Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

LWTech students can seek part-time work while enrolled, and eligible students may be able to pursue Federal Work-Study through financial aid. Work-Study is a form of need-based student employment: an award establishes potential eligibility, but wages are earned through work and a position is not guaranteed.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the financial-aid application appropriate to their eligibility and check with LWTech's financial-aid office about available positions and hiring procedures. Ordinary campus or off-campus jobs are different: they may be open without a Work-Study award, and their pay does not automatically count as financial aid. An internship, where a program offers one, is another distinct arrangement and may have academic requirements.

For longer-term planning, LWTech reports career counseling for undergraduates, résumé assistance, a job bank, job fairs, and employer recruitment. These services can help with a job search but are not verified employment outcomes. Students seeking field-specific experience should ask their program whether it offers internships, employer projects, or required clinical placements.