Going back to school is your chance to pursue the degree you’ve been thinking about.

Western Governor’s University (WGU) says that it is committed to making students’ next steps more affordable and more accessible and the school offers scholarships as one of the many ways that WGU makes the path to a degree easier.

On top of WGU’s already-low tuition, a $3,000 Back to School Scholarship is available to help students graduate on a budget that works for them. WGU charges per six-month term, rather than per credit hour, and the competency-based courses allow students to prove their knowledge and advance through their program faster.

“This helps students to control the cost of their degree,” says a statement on the school’s website. “So, the faster you complete your program, the less you could pay for your degree.

The “Back to School” scholarship is valued up to $3,000 and will be credited to the student’s account at the rate of $750 per term, renewable up to four terms. The first step in obtaining the scholarship is to apply for admission, and the second step is to apply for the scholarship. Deadline for application is December 15, 2025.

The institution also offers more than 80 additional kinds of scholarships.

Western Governors University (WGU), a private online nonprofit university based in Millcreek, Utah. On December 13, 2025, the school expanded its Clinical Learning and Simulation Center at 2051 Greenhouse Road, Suite 375 in Houston. The facility, dedicated to advancing nursing education, provides practical hands-on experience for students who attend the online university. The center features pioneering equipment and technology – including lifelike mannequins that can mimic human bodily functions and medical conditions realistically. State-of-the-art equipment allows students to safely conduct simulation-based training while developing teamwork, communication, critical thinking and other core skills.

For more information, go to wgu.edu.