Western Undergraduate Exchange

Affordable Excellence for Out-of-State Students

The WUE Transfer Award helps eligible non-Washington resident transfer students reduce the cost of attending WSU Vancouver.

ResidencyAward Amount
Non-Washington resident from an eligible WUE location$12,000 per year

Program Limitations:

The award is available to full-time undergraduate students at WSU Vancouver. It cannot be used by graduate or international students.

The award is automatically applied to eligible students and cannot be combined with other tuition waivers. It is only valid at WSU Vancouver and cannot be used for study abroad programs. Summer sessions are excluded.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the WUE Transfer Award, you must:

  • Be a new transfer student at WSU Vancouver
  • Have a minimum 3.0 transfer GPA
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Reside outside Washington state in a WUE-participating state or U.S. territory
  • Enroll full time at WSU Vancouver, with at least 12 credits per semester
  • Be pursuing an eligible undergraduate, non-professional degree

See the list of WUE-participating states and territories

How to receive the award

No separate application is required.

  • Apply for admission to WSU Vancouver
    • May 1 for fall term
    • November 15 for spring term
  • Submit all required admission materials, including official transcripts

Eligible students are notified automatically upon admission.

Renewing your award

To continue receiving the WUE Transfer Award, you must:

  • Maintain good academic standing at WSU Vancouver
  • Remain enrolled full time, with at least 12 credits per semester
  • Complete at least 24 graded credits per academic year, excluding summer
  • Maintain nonresident status
  • Remain enrolled in an eligible undergraduate, non-professional degree program

The award is renewable for up to three additional years, for a maximum of eight semesters, or until you complete your first bachelor’s degree.

Questions?

Student Financial Services

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Email Address van.finaid@wsu.edu
LocationThe Cougar Center is located in the upper level of the Student Services Center.

Cougar Center Schedule

  • Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm