Future Students

Scholarships & Finances

WSU puts world-class education within your reach.

We offer many ways to fund a WSU education to Washington residents, out-of-state students, and transfer students.

For Washington residents, the Cougar Awards Program makes a Washington State University education accessible. If you apply for admission and submit your academic scholarship application by January 31, you are automatically considered for all four of these awards:

Cougar Commitment

This program pays full tuition and required fees, and is renewable for up to four years. You can qualify for this award if you:

  • Are from a low-income or lower middle-income family in Washington and meet State Need Grant or Pell Grant requirements.
  • Apply to WSU by January 31 and enroll as a full-time freshman or transfer student.
  • Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) beginning January 1 and no later than March 1.

In general, if you’re from a family of four with an income of $46,500 or less, you could attend Washington State University tuition-free.

University Achievement Awards

The University honors your strong academic record with an award that's renewable for a second year. In 2008, awards ranging fom $1,000 to $3,000 will be granted to students who:

  • Met eligibility requirements.
  • Applied for freshman admission to the Pullman campus by the January 31 priority application date
  • Were residents of the state of Washington

You can check your eligibility with the Award Calculator. This award cannot be combined with the Regents Scholars Award.

Future Cougars of Color

Outstanding entering freshmen can receive awards of $1,000, $3,000, or $10,000, renewable up to four years.

  • Invited applicants must participate in the Future Cougars of Color event on the Pullman campus to qualify. (Invitations are mailed beginning in December.)
  • Apply for admission as early as possible before the January 31 priority date.

700+ awards from colleges, departments, and academic programs

Awards are based on varying combinations of academic performance, extracurricular involvement, financial need, and academic interest area. Many are available to transfer students. Award amounts vary, and are worth up to thousands of dollars.

To be automatically considered for these awards:

Don’t delay. Apply for admission and for scholarships soon.

Office of Scholarship Services, PO Box 641069, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-1069, 509-335-1059, Contact Us