Scenarios
*It is important to note that the charts below represent resources that students and families are often able to save before students enter their first year at TWU during a typical year. The estimated student savings in the below charts may be less this year as opportunities to work have been limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Once again, students are encouraged to use this link to view the TWU page that outlines government financial support as students and families navigate the financial impact of COVID-19.
Summer employment: Following your first academic year at TWU, your summers will be four months long! If you work 40 hours per week at $13.85 per hour, you could make just over $8,000 over the summer.
Canadian Students
Canadian |
Commuting From Home |
Living On-Campus |
| Total Costs | $26,000 | $35,000 |
| Total TWU Financial Aid | $6,000* | $8,000* |
| Savings from summer job | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Parent contribution | $5,500 | $8,000 |
| External scholarships | $500 | $1,500 |
| Campus employment | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Student loan | $6,500 | $10,000 |
| Total Resources | $26,000 | $35,000 |
| Financial Gap | $0 | $0 |
| Future years: Students can work full-time during 3-week Christmas break and 4-month summer break. Students who work during the summer can often save $8,000–$10,000. *TWU award amounts can vary depending on a student’s GPA and other factors in the financial aid evaluation. |
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U.S. Students
U.S. |
Commuting From Home |
Living On-Campus |
| Total Costs | $27,000 ($20,000 USD)** | $36,000 ($26,651 USD)** |
| Total TWU Financial Aid | $6,000* | $8,000* |
| Savings from summer job | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| Parent contribution | $6,000 | $8,500 |
| External scholarships | $500 | $1,500 |
| Campus employment | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Student loan | $6,500 | $10,000 |
| Total Resources | $27,000 ($20,000 USD)** | $36,000 ($26,651 USD)** |
| Financial Gap | $0 | $0 |
| Future years: Students can work full-time during 3-week Christmas break and 4-month summer break. Students who work during the summer can often save $8,000–$10,000. *TWU award amounts can vary depending on a student’s GPA and other factors in the financial aid evaluation. **Exchange rates can vary. See this link for more information. | ||
International Students
International |
Studying From Home |
Living On-Campus |
| Total Costs | $27,000 (CAD) | $36,000 (CAD) |
| Total TWU Financial Aid | $5,000* | $5,000* |
| Savings from summer job | $8,000 | $13,000 |
| Parent contribution | $14,000 | $16,500 |
| External scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Campus employment | $0 | $1,500 |
| Student loan | $0 | $0 |
| Total Resources | $27,000 (CAD) | $36,000 (CAD) |
| Financial Gap | $0 | $0 |
| Future years: Students can work full-time during 3-week Christmas break and 4-month summer break. Students who work during the summer can often save $8,000–$10,000. *TWU award amounts can vary depending on a student’s GPA and other factors in the financial aid evaluation. | ||