Prospective Students : Financial Aid
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Life Chiropractic College West awards financial aid to all eligible students, with the vast majority of recipients relying on a combination of financial aid programs. Our goals include simplifying the financial aid process; educating students on their rights & responsibilities and providing assistance in the funding of their education. It is important for students to be informed about their financial decisions while a chiropractic student at Life West.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
To assist you in the financial aid process we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers:
Q. When applying for financial aid,
do I need to include my parent's income and assets?
A. You need to provide only your
income (and your spouse, if applicable). Chiropractic students at Life
West are considered independent since they are enrolled in a
graduate/professional degree granting program.
Q. I have been working the past year,
will that affect my eligibility?
A. That is not a problem as the federal
loans are available to students of all income and asset levels.
Q. What is the tuition cost and can I
also borrow for living expenses?
A. As of fall 2011, tuition is $7,550
for full time student and Yes, our student budget includes tuition,
books, and a standard average for living expenses.
Q. What is the earning potential of a
chiropractor?
A. Information on the salary of
chiropractors can be viewed at the Bureau of Labor's website (www.bls.gov) or from the Chiropractic
Economics magazine's recent survey (chiroeco.com)