Student Technology Fee

Elevating the Student Experience Through Technology

WSU Vancouver remains committed to enhancing the academic environment by providing modern resources and technological support. The Student Technology Fee funds essential projects and proposals that directly benefit the student body. These investments focus on increasing access to educational tools, empowering students through innovation, and advocating for the evolving technological needs of the campus.

Managed by a student-led committee, this fee ensures that campus improvements align with the core principles of advocacy and empowerment. From expanded Wi-Fi networks to laptop loaner programs and specialized software, the fund provides the infrastructure necessary for academic success. Students are encouraged to participate in this process by submitting proposals for new projects that enhance the learning experience.

Proposal Timeline

Upcoming dates for the review process are announced periodically. The committee follows a structured schedule including budget request calls, submission deadlines, and presentation meetings. Final recommendations are forwarded to the Chancellor and the Board of Regents for approval before funding is allocated to departmental budgets.

Related Student Tech Fee Information

Funding Proposal Requests

Student Technology Fee

Laura Sedillo

Have an idea to improve student technology? Submit a proposal to influence campus investments and launch projects that benefit our community.

Email Address laura.sedillo@wsu.edu


Key Dates & Activity

  • July 1, 2026: Approved funding allocated to budgets

Historical Allocations

The following tables outline how funds have been distributed to support student resources and campus infrastructure.

2025/26 Student Technology Fee Allocations

ProjectAllocationExpenditures
Recreation Center Software$8,980
Electronic Reader Boards$11,720
No-Charge Printing$9,090
Library Workstations$7,630
Student Laptop Loaner Program$13,860
Portable PA System for Students$1,670
Wi-Fi Expansion$13,130
Adobe Express & Creative Cloud for Students$17,400
Processing Fees
Total$83,480
ProjectAllocationExpenditures
Free Printing$6,500.00$6,500
Earbuds$217.01$219.76
Student Loaner Laptops$10,383.08$12,455.26
Workstations for Students$4,408.65$3,553.38
Recreation Center Software$10,464.00$8,913.40
Electronic Reader Boards$6,249.55$5,596.19
Firstenburg Student Commons Projectors$7,543.00$6,747.22
Student Virtual Computing$6,000.00$4,755.36
WiFi Modernization$83,805.00$79,825.38
Processing Fees$526.60
Total$135,570.29$123,496.36

2023/24 Student Technology Fee Allocations

ProjectAllocationExpenditures
Free Printing$2,500$ –
Earbuds$212.00$209.84
Student Loaner Laptops$13,480$10,954.88
VFSC Podium Equipment$4,560$3,154.22
Virtual Student Computing$13,966$5,142.18
WiFi Modernization$88,000$88,000
Electronic Reader board$5,580$3,578.40
Processing fees$300$187.44
Total$128,298$111,226.96

2022/23 Student Technology Fee Allocations

ProjectAllocationExpenditures
Wi-Fi Improvements$8,000$1,240.58
Student Loaner Laptop Program$11,982$12,989.57
Virtual Student Computing (AWS)$22,260$9,226.69
Printing Credit$6,000$ –
Access Center Checkout Laptops$11,301$9,247.13
Cellular Booster$30,968$ –
Electronic Reader Board$31,226$22,494.30
Processing Fees$300$243.99
Total$122,037$55,442.26

2021/22 Student Technology Fee Allocations

ProjectAllocationExpenditures
Wi-Fi Improvements$14,508$5,735.81
Student Loaner Laptop Program$29,095$35,727.30
Virtual Student Computing (AWS)$44,024$14,329.40
Printing Credit$10,000$1,083.38
Wi-Fi Hotspots$4,800$2,062.87
Processing Fees$300$251.63
Total$102,727$59,190.39

2020/21 Student Technology Fee Allocations

ProjectAllocationExpenditures
Student Loaner Laptop Program$2,940$2,920.04
WiFi Improvements$9,055$9,512.76
Virtual Student Computing Program Pilot$28,708$28,169.23
Student Printing Credit$12,334$1,448.83
Update Outdoor Electronic Reader Board (VMMC)$31,226$ –
Processing Fees$ –$139.63
Total$84,263$42,190.49

2019/20 Student Technology Fee Allocations

ProjectAllocationExpenditures
Student Loaner Laptop Program$8,619$8,452
WiFi Improvements$76,816$74,194
Virtual Student Computing Experience Pilot$27,100$22,109
Student Printing Credit$13,434$2,229
Total$125,969$106,984

2018/19 Student Technology Fee Allocations

ProjectAllocationExpenditures
WiFi Improvements$115,584$115,200
Student Loaner Laptop Program$7,500$7,128
Total$123,084$122,328

2017/18 Student Technology Fee Allocations

ProjectAllocationExpenditures
Student WiFi and Network Upgrades$91,715$67,718
Student Loaner Laptops$900$900
Total$92,705$68,618