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WSU Vancouver

Financial Aid

Invest in Your Future at WSU Vancouver

Navigating the cost of tuition and university expenses is a critical step in your educational journey. At WSU Vancouver, we provide comprehensive resources to help you secure the funding necessary to achieve your academic goals. Our dedicated team assists students in identifying diverse financial pathways, ranging from federal grants and state programs to specialized institutional support. By exploring these opportunities early, you can build a sustainable plan to manage your education costs effectively.

Financial empowerment begins with understanding the various types of assistance available to you. Whether you are a first-year student or completing an advanced degree, our campus offers personalized guidance to simplify the application process. We are committed to transparency and accessibility, ensuring that every student has the tools to make informed decisions about their financial future.

1. File the 2025/26 FAFSA or WASFA now

The FAFSA will help you determine your eligibility for federal student aid. If you are an undocumented student, file the WASFA.

Learn More about the FAFSA/WASFA

2. Apply for scholarships and award programs

The WSU General Scholarship Application lets you apply to many scholarships at once, including more than 100 scholarships for WSU Vancouver students only.

View Scholarship Opportunities

3. Attend an A – Z of Paying for College workshop

Financial aid has many moving parts that can be difficult to understand. We hold regularly scheduled workshops to explain how it all works.

Questions?

Student Financial Services

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Email Address van.finaid@wsu.edu
Phone (360) 546-9788
LocationThe Cougar Center is located in the upper level of the Student Services Center.

Cougar Center Schedule

  • Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Get answers to your financial aid questions

Visit Student Financial Services
Call Student Financial Services
Email van.finaid@wsu.edu

Frequently asked scholarship questions

If you’re transferring from a community college, you’ll apply as a transfer student. Our admission and advising staff will help you make the most of the credits you’ve already earned, so you can stay on track for graduation.

After you apply for financial aid, you’ll get instructions on how to submit any required documents through your email. You can also log in to track the status of your application, view your award letter, and accept or decline aid offers. If you have questions, our financial aid advisors are just a call or email away.

Yes! Transfer students are eligible for many scholarships at WSU Vancouver, including merit-based awards, need-based scholarships, and program-specific opportunities. By completing the WSU General Scholarship Application, you’ll automatically be considered for a wide range of scholarships —even as a transfer student.