At USU, you'll earn a top-notch education without burying yourself in insurmountable piles of debt. Plus, USU grads have a high job placement rate. It's a low-risk, high-reward investment you'll bank on the rest of your life.
Cost estimate assumes an undergraduate student taking 15 credits per semester living on campus in shared housing with a 15 meal a week meal plan.
Tuition estimate based on 2018-2019 rates. Costs are estimates only. Actual course and program fees can vary between programs and regional campuses. Online
students living outside Utah pay online course rates.
Cost estimate assumes an undergraduate student taking 15 credits per semester living on campus in shared housing with a 15 meal a week meal plan.
Tuition estimate based on 2018-2019 rates. Costs are estimates only. Actual course and program fees can vary between programs and regional campuses. Online
students living outside Utah pay online course rates.
This is the point where excellent grades and test scores help you save on tuition. A combination of your GPA and ACT/SAT test scores will determine your eligibility for admission and scholarships. View the index table to determine your scholarship or enter your details in the Scholarship Calculator.
ACT/SAT does not include the writing portion. Unweighted GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale. A GPA weighted above a 4.0 will be recalculated for admissions and scholarship purposes.
Scholarship Calculator
Academic scholarships are based upon an unweighted high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores. For the ACT, use your composite test score (without the writing portion). For the SAT, add your critical reading and math scores. By providing your information below, you will receive information on your potential scholarship eligibility. The information provided is not an official offer, please visit with a USU representative for more information.
The best way to pay for school is by not paying for school. Listed below are scholarships awarded from the Admissions Office. Please select a scholarship and read the details carefully to determine if you qualify.
Scholarship Deadlines
Freshmen
Logan: January 10
Regional Campuses: January 10
Eastern: July 1
Transfers
Logan: March 1
Regional Campuses: March 1
Eastern: July 1
Freshmen Academic Scholarships
You are automatically considered for these when you apply to USU by the deadlines listed above.
All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
You are automatically considered for these when you apply to USU by the deadlines listed above. Scholarship GPA requirements listed below are for students with 24 or more post-high school credits. If you have 23 or less post-high school credits, please contact our office for help determining your scholarship eligibility.
P = Presidential | D = Deans | S = Scholar | M = Merit
Scholarship Index
College GPA
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
142
P
D
D
S
S
M
140
P
D
D
S
S
M
138
P
D
D
S
S
M
136
P
D
D
S
S
M
135
P
D
D
S
S
M
133
D
D
D
S
S
M
131
D
D
D
S
S
M
129
D
D
D
S
S
M
127
S
S
S
S
S
M
126
S
S
S
S
S
M
125
M
M
M
M
M
M
124
M
M
M
M
M
M
123
M
M
M
M
M
M
122
M
M
M
M
M
M
121
P = Presidential | D = Deans | S = Scholar | M = Merit
Scholarship Index
College GPA
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
142
P
D
D
S
S
M
M
M
140
P
D
D
S
S
M
M
M
138
P
D
D
S
S
M
M
M
136
P
D
D
S
S
M
M
M
135
P
D
D
S
S
M
M
M
133
D
D
D
S
S
M
M
M
131
D
D
D
S
S
M
M
M
129
D
D
D
S
S
M
M
M
127
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
126
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
125
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
124
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
123
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
122
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
121
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
120
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
119
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
118
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
117
S
S
S
S
S
M
M
M
116
All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Resident Dean's Scholarship
Award Amount
90% Resident Tuition
Duration
2 years
SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.9
3.85
3.8
3.75
3.7
1600
36
D
D
1560
35
D
D
1520
34
D
D
D
1490
33
D
D
D
1450
32
D
D
D
D
1420
31
D
D
D
D
1390
30
D
D
D
1350
29
D
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Resident Scholar Scholarship
Award Amount
60% Resident Tuition
Duration
2 years
SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.9
3.85
3.8
3.75
3.7
3.65
3.6
1600
36
S
S
1560
35
S
S
1520
34
S
S
1490
33
S
S
1450
32
S
S
1420
31
S
S
1390
30
S
S
1350
29
S
S
S
1310
28
S
S
S
1280
27
S
S
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Resident Merit Scholarship
Award Amount
40% Resident Tuition
Duration
2 Years
SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.95
3.85
3.8
3.75
3.7
3.65
3.6
3.55
3.5
3.4
1600
36
M
M
M
1560
35
M
M
M
1520
34
M
M
M
1490
33
M
M
M
1450
32
M
M
M
1420
31
M
M
M
1390
30
M
M
M
1350
29
M
M
M
1310
28
M
M
M
1280
27
M
M
M
1240
26
M
M
M
M
1200
25
M
M
M
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Transfer Resident Presidential Scholarship
For students with 23 or less post-high school credits
Award Amount
90% Resident Tuition
Duration
2 years
Requirements
Calculate your scholarship index using your high school unweighted GPA.
Find your index score and your college GPA to see which scholarship you qualify for.
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Transfer Resident Dean's Scholarship
Students with 23 or less post-high school credits
Award Amount
80% Resident Tuition
Duration
2 years
Requirements
Calculate your scholarship index using your high school unweighted GPA.
Find your index score and your college GPA to see which scholarship you qualify for.
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Transfer Resident Scholar Scholarship
Students with 23 or less post-high school credits
Award Amount
60% Resident Tuition
Duration
2 years
Requirements
Calculate your scholarship index using your high school unweighted GPA.
Find your index score and your college GPA to see which scholarship you qualify for.
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Transfer Resident Merit Scholarship
Students with 23 or less post-high school credits
Award Amount
40% Resident Tuition
Duration
1 year
Requirements
Calculate your scholarship index using your high school unweighted GPA.
Find your index score and your college GPA to see which scholarship you qualify for.
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Resident Achievement Scholarship
Award Amount
Pays 20% Tuition
Duration
2 years
New SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.9
3.85
3.8
3.75
3.7
3.65
3.6
3.55
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
1600
36
A
A
1560
35
A
A
1520
34
A
A
1490
33
A
A
A
1450
32
A
A
A
A
1420
31
A
A
A
A
1390
30
A
A
A
A
1350
29
A
A
A
A
1310
28
A
A
A
A
1280
27
A
A
A
A
1240
26
A
A
A
A
1200
25
A
A
A
A
1160
24
A
A
A
A
A
A
1130
23
A
A
A
A
A
1100
22
A
A
A
A
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Resident Chancellor Scholarship
Award Amount
USU Eastern Only: Pays $1,350
Duration
1 year
This scholarship is only available to students attending USU-Eastern campuses.
New SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.9
3.85
3.8
3.75
3.7
3.65
3.6
3.55
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
1600
36
C
C
C
C
1560
35
C
C
C
C
1520
34
C
C
C
C
1490
33
C
C
C
C
1450
32
C
C
C
C
1420
31
C
C
C
C
C
1390
30
C
C
C
C
C
C
1350
29
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1310
28
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1280
27
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1240
26
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1200
25
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1160
24
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1130
23
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1100
22
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1060
21
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1020
20
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
980
19
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
940
18
C
C
C
C
C
900
17
C
C
C
860
16
C
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Resident Eastern Scholarship
Award Amount
USU Eastern Only: Pays $750
Duration
1 year
This scholarship is only available to students attending USU-Eastern campuses.
New SAT Taken after Mar. 2016 ERW+M
Old SAT Taken before Mar. 2016 CR+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
1600
1600
36
1560
1540
35
1520
1490
34
105
1490
1440
33
105
103
1450
1400
32
105
103
101
1420
1360
31
105
103
101
99
1390
1330
30
104
102
101
99
97
1350
1290
29
104
103
101
99
97
95
1310
1250
28
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
1280
1210
27
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
1240
1170
26
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
1200
1130
25
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
1160
1090
24
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
1130
1050
23
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
1100
1020
22
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
1060
980
21
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
1020
940
20
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
980
900
19
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
940
860
18
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
900
820
17
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
860
770
16
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
810
720
15
104
102
101
99
97
95
94
92
90
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Nonresident Waiver (Eastern Only)
Award Amount
USU Eastern Only: 67% NR Tuition
Duration
1 year
This scholarship is only available to students attending USU-Eastern campuses.
SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.9
3.85
3.8
3.75
3.7
3.65
3.6
3.55
3.55
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
1600
36
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1560
35
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1520
34
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1490
33
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1450
32
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1420
31
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1390
30
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1350
29
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1310
28
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1280
27
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1240
26
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1200
25
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1160
24
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1130
23
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1100
22
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1060
21
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
1020
20
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
980
19
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
940
18
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
900
17
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
860
16
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
810
15
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
760
14
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Nonresident Presidential Scholarship
Award Amount
Year 1:100% Nonresident Tuition & Student Fees Years 2-4:100% Resident Tuition & Student Fees
Duration
4 years
SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.9
3.85
3.8
1600
36
P
P
P
P
P
1560
35
P
P
P
P
P
1520
34
P
P
P
P
1490
33
P
P
P
1450
32
P
All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Nonresident Dean's Scholarship
Award Amount
Year 1: 90% Nonresident Tuition Year 2: 90% Resident Tuition
Duration
2 years
SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.9
3.85
3.8
3.75
3.7
1600
36
D
D
1560
35
D
D
1520
34
D
D
D
1490
33
D
D
D
1450
32
D
D
D
D
1420
31
D
D
D
D
1390
30
D
D
D
1350
29
D
All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Nonresident Waiver
Award Amount
70% Nonresident Tuition
Duration
1 year
SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.9
3.85
3.8
3.75
3.7
3.65
3.6
3.55
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
1600
36
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1560
35
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1520
34
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1490
33
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1450
32
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1420
31
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1390
30
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1350
29
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1310
28
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1280
27
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1240
26
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1200
25
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1160
24
W
W
W
W
W
W
1130
23
W
W
W
W
W
1100
22
W
W
W
W
All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Nonresident 100 Mile Radius Scholarship
Award Amount
50% Nonresident Tuition
Duration
1 year
Idaho
Aberdeen
American Falls
Bear Lake
Blackfoot
Burley
Century
Declo
Firth
Grace
Highland
Malad
Marsh Valley
Minico
North Gem
Oakley
Pocatello
Preston
Raft River
Rockland
Shelley
Shoshone-Bannock
Snake River
Soda Springs
West Side
Wyoming
Big Piney
Cokeville
Evanston
Green River
Kemmerer
Lyman
Mountain View
Star Valley
SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.9
3.85
3.8
3.75
3.7
3.65
3.6
3.55
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
1600
36
1560
35
1520
34
1490
33
1450
32
1420
31
M
1390
30
M
M
1350
29
M
M
M
1310
28
M
M
M
M
1280
27
M
M
M
M
M
1240
26
M
M
M
M
M
M
1200
25
M
M
M
M
M
M
1160
24
M
M
M
M
M
M
1130
23
M
M
M
M
M
M
1100
22
M
M
M
M
M
M
1060
21
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
1020
20
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
980
19
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
940
18
M
M
M
M
M
All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Nonresident WUE Scholarship
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program for undergraduate students that allows nonresident students to pay 150% of resident tuition. The program is filled on a yearly basis beginning with fall semester, and is set for a maximum of 8 semesters. Transfer awards will vary depending on the number of transfer credits already accumulated.
Award Amount
Student pays 150% resident tuition
Duration
4 years
Additional Requirements and Information
Students must be a legal resident of a participating state: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming
Participants must do the following to remain eligible:
Be enrolled for 15-18 credit hours per semester.
Maintain a 2.75 cumulative USU GPA.
Have not accepted any other USU scholarship in the form of tuition waiver or tuition reduction (private cash awards or scholarships are acceptable).
Time the student is enrolled on the WUE will NOT count towards requirements for resident status for tuition purposes.
SAT ERW+M
ACT Comp
Unweighted GPA
4.0
3.95
3.9
3.85
3.8
3.75
3.7
3.65
3.6
3.55
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
1600
36
1560
35
1520
34
1490
33
1450
32
1420
31
W
1390
30
W
W
1350
29
W
W
W
1310
28
W
W
W
W
1280
27
W
W
W
W
W
1240
26
W
W
W
W
W
W
1200
25
W
W
W
W
W
W
1160
24
W
W
W
W
W
W
1130
23
W
W
W
W
W
W
1100
22
W
W
W
W
W
W
1060
21
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
1020
20
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
980
19
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
940
18
W
W
W
W
W
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresident students will be covered for 1 year at nonresident tuition rates and are encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students accepting the WUE are not eligible to establish Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Transfer Nonresident Presidential Scholarship
Students with 23 or less post-high school credits
Award Amount
Year 1: 90% Nonresident Tuition Year 2: 90% Resident Tuition
Duration
2 years
Requirements
Calculate your scholarship index using your high school unweighted GPA.
Find your index score and your college GPA to see which scholarship you qualify for.
All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Nonresident Dean's Scholarship
Students with 23 or less post-high school credits
Award Amount
Year 1: 80% Nonresident Tuition Year 2: 80% Resident Tuition
Duration
2 years
Requirements
Calculate your scholarship index using your high school unweighted GPA.
Find your index score and your college GPA to see which scholarship you qualify for.
All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
Transfer Nonresident Scholar Scholarship
Students with 23 or less post-high school credits
Award Amount
60% Nonresident Tuition
Duration
1 year
Requirements
Calculate your scholarship index using your high school unweighted GPA.
Find your index score and your college GPA to see which scholarship you qualify for.
All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
Transfer Nonresident Merit Scholarship
Students with 23 or less post-high school credits
Award Amount
40% Resident Tuition
Duration
1 year
Requirements
Calculate your scholarship index using your high school unweighted GPA.
Find your index score and your college GPA to see which scholarship you qualify for.
* All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Transfer Nonresident 100 Mile Radius Scholarship
Award Amount
50% Nonresident Tuition
Duration
1 year
Requirements
3.0 - 3.59 GPA
Idaho
Aberdeen
American Falls
Bear Lake
Blackfoot
Burley
Century
Declo
Firth
Grace
Highland
Malad
Marsh Valley
Minico
North Gem
Oakley
Pocatello
Preston
Raft River
Rockland
Shelley
Shoshone-Bannock
Snake River
Soda Springs
West Side
Wyoming
Big Piney
Cokeville
Evanston
Green River
Kemmerer
Lyman
Mountain View
Star Valley
All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresidents are strongly encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students enrolled on WUE are not able to gain Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For more information, visit scholarship eligibility.
Transfer Nonresident WUE Scholarship
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program for undergraduate students that allows nonresident students to pay 150% of resident tuition. The program is filled on a yearly basis beginning with fall semester, and is set for a maximum of 8 semesters. Transfer awards will vary depending on the number of transfer credits already accumulated.
Award Amount
Student pays 150% resident tuition
Duration
3 years
Requirements
3.2 - 3.59 GPA
Additional Requirements and Information
Students must be a legal resident of a participating state: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming
Participants must do the following to remain eligible:
Be enrolled for 15-18 credit hours per semester.
Maintain a 2.75 cumulative USU GPA.
Have not accepted any other USU scholarship in the form of tuition waiver or tuition reduction (private cash awards or scholarships are acceptable).
Time the student is enrolled on the WUE will NOT count towards requirements for resident status for tuition purposes. * All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresident students will be covered for 1 year at nonresident tuition rates and are encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students accepting the WUE are not eligible to establish Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Freshmen Nonresident WUE Scholarship
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program for undergraduate students that allows nonresident students to pay 150% of resident tuition. The program is filled on a yearly basis beginning with fall semester, and is set for a maximum of 8 semesters. Transfer awards will vary depending on the number of transfer credits already accumulated.
Award Amount
Student pays 150% resident tuition
Duration
4 years
Additional Requirements and Information
Students must be a legal resident of a participating state: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming
Participants must do the following to remain eligible:
Be enrolled for 15-18 credit hours per semester.
Maintain a 2.75 cumulative USU GPA.
Have not accepted any other USU scholarship in the form of tuition waiver or tuition reduction (private cash awards or scholarships are acceptable).
Time the student is enrolled on the WUE will NOT count towards requirements for resident status for tuition purposes. * All academic scholarships cover a percentage of tuition. Nonresident students will be covered for 1 year at nonresident tuition rates and are encouraged to gain Utah Residency after their first year. Students accepting the WUE are not eligible to establish Utah Residency for tuition purposes. For instructions on how to be considered for academic scholarships, please read about scholarship eligibility.
Involvement scholarships are awarded to those students who have demonstrated qualities of leadership and have made superior contributions to their school and community. Several scholarships will be offered in varying amounts, based on the individual’s achievement in extracurricular activities, leadership, and service. Recipients of the involvement scholarship will have the opportunity to attend Aggie BLUE Fall Leadership and other leadership courses, join campus clubs and other organizations. International students are ineligible for the Involvement Scholarship, but can apply for the Ambassador Program.
Students applying for the Involvement Scholarship may also apply for the Ambassador Program. However, the Ambassador Program has specific requirements and additional materials are required. Learn more about the Ambassador Program. The deadline for applications is January 10, 2019 for Freshmen and Transfer students.
Additional leadership opportunities are available at USU Eastern.
Students interested in the Ambassador Program must first complete the Involvement Scholarship application. At the end of the Involvement Scholarship Application, students can choose to continue with the Ambassador Program application. Criteria for the Ambassador Program includes:
Award Amount
Freshmen: 100% Tuition & Student Fees for the duration of the award. Transfer: 100% Tuition & Student Fees for the duration of the award. International: $4,000 - $5,000 per year for the duration of the award.
Duration
Freshmen & International: renewable for up to 4 years. Transfer: renewable for up to 2 years.
Requirements
Freshmen: 108 index score & 20 ACT score minimum or 1060 SAT score minimum Transfer: 3.2 GPA minimum
Need Based scholarships are awarded to admitted students who qualify based on financial need. This scholarship will be offered through the USU Financial Aid Office in varying amounts. The deadline to apply for Fall 2019 is May 1, 2019 (pending available funding).
All applicants wishing to be considered must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. USU's school code is 003677 which you will need to complete the FAFSA application.
For more information, call the Financial Aid Office at 435-797-0173. 2018-19 FAFSA applications will be available online starting October 1, 2018.
Any student other than a nonimmigrant alien who meets all the following requirements, shall be exempt from paying the nonresident portion of the total tuition at Utah State University. Student information provided in this affidavit is strictly confidential unless disclosure is required by law.
Requirements
The student must have attended a Utah high school for three or more years.
The student must have graduated from a Utah high school or attained the equivalent of a high school diploma (GED) in Utah.
Students must submit their official high school transcript(s) validating three-year high school attendance in Utah and graduation from a Utah high school.
A student, who is without lawful immigration status, must file an affidavit with Utah State University stating that he or she has filed an application to legalize immigration status, or will file an application as soon as he or she is eligible to do so.
Students who hold a nonimmigrant alien visa are not eligible for this exemption.
Students eligible for this exemption who are transferring to another Utah public college or university must submit a new request (and documentation if required) to each college under consideration.
Students meeting the criteria will have the nonresident portion of their tuition waived, but continue to be classified as nonresidents.
Students who qualify for this exemption are not eligible for state and federal financial aid.
Procedures for Requesting the Exemption
Fill out the application.
In addition to any credentials necessary for admission to Utah State University, you must arrange to have your final Utah high school transcript verifying graduation sent directly to the Utah State University Admissions Office. The transcript must show completion of at least three years in a Utah high school and proof that you have graduated from the Utah high school or have an equivalency of a high school diploma in Utah.
Before you apply
Once you are determined to be eligible for the exemption, you will continue to receive it as long as you fulfill the requirements listed below and in your acceptance agreement letter, or Utah State University no longer offers this exemption. Applying for the exemption does not in any way alter your responsibility to pay on time any nonresident tuition and associated fees that may be due before your eligibility is determined. This exemption of nonresident tuition will not be considered until you are an admitted student to Utah State University. ALL requirements of R512.4.5 must be met.
The Resident Alumni scholarship may be awarded to undergraduate Utah residents who have at least one parent or grandparent who graduated from Utah State University.
In addition to scholarships, financial aid can help bridge the gap between your finances and what's needed to accomplish your academic goals. USU also has financial aid counselors who can help explain your options.
Grants
Grants are forms of aid you do not have to repay. Applicants may receive grants based on financial aid. Grants are available through the federal and state governments. Keep in mind:
Repayment is not required.
Funding levels may vary from year to year according to legislative appropriation.
To meet tuition deadlines, file the FAFSA by the end of June.
Loans
Federal loans allow students or their families to borrow money at low interest rates. Keep in mind:
Repayment plus interest is required.
To meet tuition deadlines, file the FAFSA by the end of June.
Federal Work Study
The Federal Work-Study program provides funds for jobs for eligible students to help them pay for their education. Keep in mind:
Students are offered the dollar amount that they can work to earn over the course of the academic year.
Student Financial Aid refers students to jobs on or off campus.
To be considered, answer “yes” to the work-study question and submit the FAFSA before the end of March.
FAFSA
To receive federal financial aid, you will need to complete the FAFSA before our published deadlines. What you will need in order to file:
USU’s FAFSA code: 003677.
Your Social Security Number on your application for admission. If you've already applied and you didn't include your SSN, you can report it to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
A FSA ID, which you can get through the FAFSA website.
