Western Undergraduate Exchange Applicants
If you live in certain Western states or territories and choose to study select academic programs, you may qualify for a special tuition rate through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE).
The Opportunity
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program connects non-resident students with programs that may not be available in their home states, building the foundation for a greater impact on education in the Western region of the United States.
At the University of 51³Ô¹Ï, we currently offer three eligible programs:
Eligible WUE students at the University of 51³Ô¹Ï pay a tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition (plus all applicable fees). This means that instead of out-of-state tuition, you pay the in-state tuition rate plus half of the in-state tuition rate.
Before You Apply
You may qualify for the WUE 150 tuition rate if you meet all the requirements below:
- Major in a U of A WUE-eligible program
- You must be a permanent resident of one of the following states or territories:
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Washington
- Wyoming
- American Samoa
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Rep. of Marshall Islands
- Rep. of Palau
To maintain eligibility, you must follow certain requirements, including remaining enrolled in your WUE-eligible program.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Students participating in the WUE program will not be eligible to receive some forms of financial aid. For information about how your financial aid may be impacted, contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA).
How to Apply
Follow the instructions for , selecting your WUE-eligible program of interest.