Scholarships and Grants

Talk to one of our knowledgeable admissions advisors to learn about the Alumni Pathway Grant. You can schedule an information session to connect.

In order to be eligible for the Alumni Pathway Grant, you must:

1. Meet all of WCU’s admissions requirements
2. Be admitted to the university for enrollment in an online degree program
3. Have graduated from a program at either American Career College or West Coast University

The Alumni Pathway Grant will automatically renew each year. The Alumni Pathway Grant may not be combined with any other WCU scholarships or grants except for the WCU Health Services Partner Grant. There is no cash value to the grant. Students who withdraw prior to the end of a trimester will have their grant reduced proportionately to the percent of tuition earned.

Application Deadline: April 1st and October 1st

Recipients will be notified by May 1 and November 1 and will be recognized via Alumni Association communications and events.

Award Amount: Up to $500 per recipient, once per calendar year. Awards will be paid directly to the alumni via check upon completion of CEU, conference, or seminar.

Application Submission Process: Applicants must submit the scholarship application via the online form. Below are the required documents that must accompany your application.

• Two references
• Resume
• Copy of WCU transcript
• Proof of attendance and payment confirmation (invoices/receipts):
  • Reimbursable expenses include registration fee, hotel and/or airfare.
• 250+ word personal statement that must include the following:
  • What does being WCU Proud mean to you?
  • How will this opportunity enhance your career goals?
  • What did you learn from this opportunity?

Must be a graduate (alumni) of West Coast University.

1. All majors are eligible.
2. Conference, CEU or seminar must be completed within the 6 months prior to the application deadline (April 1 and October 1).
3. If chosen, additional paperwork may be required.

Financial Aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.

Application Deadline: April 1 and October 1

Recipients will be notified by May 1 and November 1 and will be recognized via Alumni Association communications and events.

Award Amount: $2,500 per recipient, non-recurring. For WCU students, funds will be sent directly to the school and the school will apply the funds against the student’s existing tuition and fee charges for the upcoming term. For outside universities, funds will be sent directly to the institution’s financial aid office for the upcoming term.

Application Submission Process: Applicants must submit the scholarship application via the online form. Below are the required documents that must accompany your application.

• Two references
• Resume
• Copy of WCU or institution transcript
• 250+ word personal statement that may include the following:
  • What does being WCU Proud mean to you?
  • What are your career goals?
  • Have you been involved with the Alumni Association since your graduation?

1. Have graduated from a WCU degree program
2. Be a full-time, degree-seeking graduate student at West Coast University or another institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
3. Have one full term remaining at the time of the application deadline (April 1 and October 1)
4. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for your current program at the time of application
5. Complete any required paperwork if chosen

1. Be a full time, degree-seeking, undergraduate or graduate student of West Coast University.
2. Must have at least one full term remaining at the time of application deadline (April 1 and October 1).
3. Student’s cumulative incoming GPA must be 3.0 or higher at time of application.
4. All majors are eligible
5. Recipients are eligible for one scholarship, per year and degree program.
6. If a student is listed as a Leave of Absence (LOA) at the time of funding, funds will be retained for one additional full term before being remitted back to the WCU Alumni Scholarship Fund. Applicants will be eligible to reapply for future scholarships.
7. Should a student withdraw from the university during the term, unused funds will be remitted back to the WCU Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
8. If chosen, additional paperwork may be required.

Financial Aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.

Application Deadline: April 1 and October 1

Recipients will be notified by May 1 and November 1 and will be recognized via Alumni Association communications and events.

Award Amount: $1,000 each, non-recurring. Funds will be sent directly to the school and the school will apply the funds against the student’s existing tuition & fee charges for the upcoming term.

Application Submission Process: Applicants must submit the scholarship application via the online form. Below are the required documents that must accompany your application.

• Two references
• Resume
• Copy of WCU transcript
• 250+ word personal statement that may include the following:
  • What does being WCU Proud mean to you?
  • What events/activities have you participated in at your campus? (i.e. Network with Nurses, career fairs, LinkedIn lab, etc.)
  • What organizations have you been a part of at your campus?
  • What are your career goals?

Application Deadline: April 1 and October 1

Recipients will be notified by May 1 and November  1 and will be recognized via Alumni Association communications and events.

Award Amount: $1,500 each, non-recurring. Funds will be sent directly to the school and the school will apply the funds against the student’s existing tuition & fee charges for the upcoming term.

Application Submission Process: Applicants must submit the scholarship application via the online form. Below are the required documents that must accompany your application.

• Two references
  • One must be from an eligible ACC or WCU Alumni relative.
• Resume
• Copy of current ACC or WCU transcript or prior institutions transcript
• 250+ word personal statement which may include the following:
  • Why is it important to continue the ACC or WCU legacy?
  • What does being ACC or WCU Proud mean to you?

1. Be a full time, degree-seeking, undergraduate or graduate student of American Career College or West Coast University or been accepted to an American Career College or West Coast University program.
2. Student’s cumulative ACC or WCU GPA must be 3.0 or higher at time of application
3. Must have at least one full term remaining at the time of application deadline (April 1 and October 1).
4. Must have a family member who is a graduate (alumni) of American Career College or West Coast University.
5. All majors are eligible.
6. Recipients are eligible for one scholarship, per year and degree program.
7. If a student is listed as a Leave of Absence (LOA) at the time of funding, funds will be retained for one additional full term before being remitted back to the WCU Alumni Scholarship Fund. Applicants will be eligible to reapply for future scholarships.
8. Should a student withdraw from the university during the term, unused funds will be remitted back to the WCU Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
9. If chosen, additional paperwork may be required.

Financial Aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.

Application Deadline: April 1 and October 1

Recipients will be notified by May 1 and November 1 and will be recognized via Alumni Association communications and events.

Award Amount: $1,500 per applicant, non-recurring. Funds will be sent directly to the school and the school will apply the funds against the student’s existing tuition & fee charges for the upcoming term.

Application Submission Process: Applicants must submit the scholarship application via the online form.  Below are the required documents that must accompany your application.

• Copy of WCU transcript as proof of enrollment.
• Two references
• Resume
• Personal statement, 250-word minimum. Please include the following:
  • What are your career goals?
  • How will your experience at ACC assist you in your WCU education?
  • What does being ACC and WCU Proud mean to you?

• Must have at least one full term remaining at the time of application deadline (April 1 and October 1).
• Be an ACC Graduate and a full time, degree-seeking candidate of West Coast University.
• Student’s cumulative WCU GPA must be 3.0 or higher at time of application.
• All WCU programs are eligible.
• Recipients are eligible for one scholarship, per year and degree program.
• If a student is listed as a Leave of Absence (LOA) at the time of funding, funds will be retained for one additional full term before being remitted back to the WCU Alumni Scholarship Fund. Applicants will be eligible to reapply for future scholarships.
• Should a student withdraw from the university during the term, unused funds will be remitted back to the WCU Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
• If chosen, additional paperwork may be required.

Financial Aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.

Application Deadline: April 1 and October 1

Recipients will be notified by May 1 and November 1 and will be recognized via Alumni Association communications and events.

Award Amount: $1,000 each, non-recurring. Funds will be sent directly to the school and the school will apply the funds against the student’s existing tuition & fee charges for the upcoming term.

Application Submission Process: Applicants must submit the scholarship application via the online form. Below are the required documents that must accompany your application.

• Two references
• Resume
• Copy of prior WCU transcript
• 250+ word personal statement:
  • What does being WCU Proud mean to you?
  • What events/activities have you participated in at your campus? (i.e. Network with Nurses, career fairs, LinkedIn lab, etc.)
  • What organizations have you been a part of at your campus?
  • What are your career goals?

1. Be a full time, degree-seeking, undergraduate, student of West Coast University-Texas, enrolled in either the BSN or LVN to BSN degree program.
2. Must have at least one full term remaining at the time of application deadline (April 1 and October 1).
3. Student’s cumulative WCU GPA must be 3.0 or higher at time of application.
4. Recipients are eligible for one scholarship, per year and degree program.
5. If a student is listed as a Leave of Absence (LOA) at the time of funding, funds will be retained for one additional full term before being remitted back to the WCU Alumni Scholarship Fund. Applicants will be eligible to reapply for future scholarships.
6. Should a student withdraw from the university during the term, unused funds will be remitted back to the WCU Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
7. If chosen, additional paperwork may be required.

Financial Aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.

Application Deadline: April 1 and October 1

Recipients will be notified by May 1 and November 1 and will be recognized via Alumni Association communications and events.

Award Amount: $2,500 each, non-recurring. Funds will be sent directly to the school and the school will apply the funds against the student’s existing tuition & fee charges for the upcoming term.

Application Submission Process: Applicants must submit the scholarship application via the online form. Below are the required documents that must accompany your application.

• Two references
• Resume
• Copy of WCU transcript
• Confirmation of current membership to the WCU Chi Beta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (ex. invoice, receipt, etc.)
  • Chi Beta Website
• 250+ word personal statement including the below:
  • What does being WCU Proud mean to you?
  • What does it mean to be a member of Chi Beta Sigma Theta Tau International?
  • What are your career goals?

1. Be a full-time (6 semester units per semester/trimester), degree-seeking, graduate nursing student at West Coast University.
2. Must have at least one full term remaining at the time of application deadline (April 1 and October 1).
3. Must be a dues paying member and be in good standing in the WCU Chi Beta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International.
4. Student’s cumulative GPA for the current program, must be 3.5 or higher at the time of application.
5. Recipients are eligible for one scholarship, per year and degree program.
6. If a student is listed as a Leave of Absence (LOA) via at the time of funding, funds will be retained for one additional full term before being remitted back to the WCU Alumni Scholarship. Applicants will be eligible to reapply for future scholarships.
7. Should a student withdraw from the University during the term, unused funds will be remitted back to the WCU Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
8. If chosen, additional paperwork may be required.

Financial Aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.