Cougar Commitment
This program is our commitment to making WSU accessible to students from low to middle income families.
Cougar Commitment awards pay full tuition and required fees, and are renewable for up to four years.
You can qualify if you:
- are from a low or middle income family in Washington and are receiving the State Need Grant or Pell Grant;
- apply to WSU for admission by January 31 and enroll as a full-time freshman or transfer student;
- and complete the FAFSA no later than February 15.
As a general example, if you're from a family of four with an income of $46,500 or less, you could attend Washington State University tuition-free.
Please note that this program is only available for the academic year (i.e. fall and spring semesters). To learn more, visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships page.
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Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
- More about scholarships, how to find them, and how to apply for them.
- Ways to finance your college education, both through WSU and outside sources.
- Also, more about the FAFSA.
Tuition and costs - See how much it costs to attend WSU.
Applications
Paying your way at WSU
- Pay tuition deposit - If your admission application has been accepted, making an advance tuition deposit will reserve your space at WSU.
- Pay tuition and other fees - You can use a credit card to make payments on your tuition, housing, dining, and other accounts. Avoid penalties by making sure you know your tuition due date.