Admission Awards
Automatic awards for admitted students
All admitted students receive an automatic tuition award. These awards don’t require a separate application and are based on factors such as GPA and residency status. Whether you’re a Washington resident, an out-of-state student or an international student, there are tuition awards available to help reduce your college costs.
Explore the awards to see the different award levels and how much you could save.
Awards for first-year students
Every admitted first-year student at WSU Vancouver qualifies for a tuition award! When you apply for admission, you’re automatically considered based on your residency status and GPA. There’s no additional application, essay or paperwork to complete.
Crimson First-Year Award
Washington students
$500-4,000
Award amounts are based on high school GPA and help reduce tuition costs at WSU Vancouver.
Cougar First-Year Award
Out-of-state students
$5,000–$15,000
Award amounts are based on high school GPA and help reduce tuition costs at WSU Vancouver.
Cougar Center Schedule
- Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Awards for transfer students
Transferring to WSU Vancouver? You may qualify for a tuition award without completing another application. Transfer students are automatically considered for awards based on residency and GPA.
Vancouver Transfer Academic Achievement Award
Washington transfer students
Up to $1,200 per term
Award amounts are based on academic achievement and help reduce tuition costs at WSU Vancouver.
WUE Transfer Award
Out-of-state transfer students
$12,000 per year
Receive reduced tuition costs at WSU Vancouver, with the award renewable for up to four years.
International academic awards
International Programs automatically awards scholarships to qualifying international students who are offered admission to WSU. Awards are available for both first-year and transfer students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.
Other ways to save on tuition
In addition to admission awards, WSU Vancouver offers other programs that can help reduce your college costs.
Cougar Commitment
Eligible Washington residents with financial need may qualify for Cougar Commitment, an institutional grant that covers the remaining cost of tuition and mandatory fees after federal and state grants are applied. File the FAFSA or WASFA to be considered.
PDX Tuition Advantage
Live in the Portland area? Eligible Oregon residents from Clackamas, Multnomah or Washington counties can pay the same tuition rate as Washington residents at WSU Vancouver. Complete a form to verify your residency and see if you qualify.
Explore your financial aid options
You can also find scholarships, apply for financial aid and connect with a financial aid counselor to learn more about your options.
Find scholarships
Explore scholarships based on academic achievement, interests, leadership and other qualifications.
Apply for financial aid
Learn how to file the FAFSA or WASFA and find out what types of financial aid you could receive.
Meet with a financial aid counselor
Get help understanding your financial aid options and have your questions answered.