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Scholarships

First-year students qualifying for the WUE+ will receive $3,500 per year in addition to the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) savings. 

What is WUE?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a tuition savings program for students from participating western states.

• Instead of paying full nonresident tuition, WUE students pay 150% of in-state tuition.
• Students using WUE cannot establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. 

What is WUE+ for First-Year Students?
At USU, first-year students can qualify for WUE+, which includes:

• The WUE tuition discount, plus
• An additional $3,500 scholarship each year (renewable for up to 4 years / 8 semesters if you meet renewal requirements).

How much does WUE+ save?
The table below compares paying full nonresident tuition for 4 years vs paying WUE+ (WUE tuition - $3,500 each year). Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Nonresident Tuition	WUE+
Year 1	$24,710	$12,138 - $3,500 = $8,638
Year 2	$24,710	$12,138 - $3,500 = $8,638
Year 3	$24,710	$12,138 - $3,500 = $8,638
Year 4	$24,710	$12,138 - $3,500 = $8,638
Total	$98,840	$34,552 $64,288 savings

The table below compares paying full nonresident tuition for 1 year and establishing Utah residency to pay resident tuition for 3 years vs paying WUE+ (WUE tuition - $3,500 each year). Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Regular Tuition	WUE+
Year 1	$24,710	$12,138 - $3,500 = $8,638
Year 2	$7,831	$12,138 - $3,500 = $8,638
Year 3	$7,831	$12,138 - $3,500 = $8,638
Year 4	$7,831	$12,138 - $3,500 = $8,638
Total	$48,203	$34,552 $13,651 savings

 

Want to establish Utah residency?
Some incoming first-year students might prefer to establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. If that's your plan, USU offers a 1-year academic scholarship (Nonresident Scholar) you can take instead of the WUE+.

• You must request this scholarship before fall semester begins.
• Once the semester starts, you cannot switch between WUE+  and the residency options. 

Here is what tuition would look like if you pay full nonresident tuition for 1 year, then establish Utah residency and pay resident tuition for 3 years. The table also shows the savings if you use the 1-year scholarship in the first year before establishing residency. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Regular Tuition	1-year Scholarship (NR Scholar)
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $16,500 = $8,210
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831
Year 3	$7,831	$7,831
Year 4	$7,831	$7,831
Total	$48,203	$31,703 $16,500 savings

To be eligible for the First-year WUE+:

• First-year academic requirements must be met.
• Undergraduate Admissions Application must be received by the priority scholarship deadline.
• Students must be a legal resident of a participating state: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.

Full Terms and Conditions

What is WUE?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a tuition savings program for students from participating western states.

• Instead of paying full nonresident tuition, WUE students pay 150% of in-state tuition.
• Students using WUE cannot establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. 

How much does WUE save?
The table below compares paying full nonresident tuition for 4 years vs paying WUE tuition rate. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Nonresident Tuition	WUE Tuition
Year 1	$24,710	$12,138
Year 2	$24,710	$12,138
Year 3	$24,710	$12,138
Year 4	$24,710	$12,138
Total	$98,840	$48,552 $50,288 savings

The following table compares paying full nonresident tuition for 1 year and establishing Utah residency to pay resident tuition for 3 years vs paying WUE tuition rate. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Regular Tuition	WUE Tuition
Year 1	$24,710	$12,138
Year 2	$7,831	$12,138
Year 3	$7,831	$12,138
Year 4	$7,831	$12,138
Total	$48,203	$48,552

 

Want to establish Utah residency?
Some incoming first-year students might prefer to establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. If that's your plan, USU offers a 1-year academic scholarship (Nonresident Merit) you can take instead of the WUE.

• You must request this scholarship before fall semester begins.
• Once the semester starts, you cannot switch between WUE and the residency options. 

Here is what tuition would look like if you pay full nonresident tuition for 1 year, then establish Utah residency and pay resident tuition for 3 years. The table also shows the savings if you use the 1-year scholarship during the first year before establishing residency. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Regular Tuition	1-year Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $11,500 = $13,210
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831
Year 3	$7,831	$7,831
Year 4	$7,831	$7,831
Total	$48,203	$36,703 $11,500 savings

To be eligible for the WUE:

• Academic requirements must be met.
• Undergraduate Admissions Application must be received by the priority scholarship deadline.
• Students must be a legal resident of a participating state: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.

Full Terms and Conditions

 

First-year students qualifying for the Nonresident Presidential scholarship will receive full tuition and student body fees for 4 years. This award also pays 100% of Student Body Fees and any differential tuition charges. Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive a tuition reduction in subsequent years.

How much does this award save?
The table below compares the cost of tuition (nonresident for 1 year, resident for 3 years after establishing Utah residency) to the academic scholarship opportunity. Tuition amounts are estimates and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Tuition Charges	Tuition - Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $24,710 = $0
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831 - $7,831 = $0
Year 3	$7,831	$7,831 - $7,831 = $0
Year 4	$7,831	$7,831 - $7,831 = $0
Total	$48,203	$0 $48,203 savings + approx. $3,500 in student body fees being waived

 

Establishing Utah residency.
Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive the in-state tuition rate for subsequent years. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or be eligible under one of the immigration statutes outlined at edu/residency.
• Live in Utah for 12 continuous months.
• Cannot leave the state of Utah for more than 30 days total during the 12 months.
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent on most recent tax returns by anyone not a resident of Utah.
• Obtain a Utah driver’s license, vehicle registration, and voter registration at least three months prior to the semester to which an individual applies.
• Complete a Utah Residency Application and provide documentation for each item listed above.

Full Terms and Conditions

First-year students qualifying for the Nonresident Deans scholarship will receive a 2-year award. $24,000 for the first year, and $7,000 for the second year. This award also pays any differential tuition charges. Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive a tuition reduction in subsequent years.

How much does this award save?
The table below compares the cost of tuition (nonresident for 1 year, resident for 3 years after establishing Utah residency) to the academic scholarship opportunity. Tuition amounts are estimates and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Tuition Charges	Tuition - Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $24,000 = $710
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831 - $7,000 = $831
Year 3	$7,831	$7,831
Year 4	$7,831	$7,831
Total	$48,203	$17,203 $31,000 savings

 

Establishing Utah residency.
Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive the in-state tuition rate for subsequent years. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or be eligible under one of the immigration statutes outlined at edu/residency.
• Live in Utah for 12 continuous months.
• Cannot leave the state of Utah for more than 30 days total during the 12 months.
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent on most recent tax returns by anyone not a resident of Utah.
• Obtain a Utah driver’s license, vehicle registration, and voter registration at least three months prior to the semester to which an individual applies.
• Complete a Utah Residency Application and provide documentation for each item listed above.

Full Terms and Conditions

First-year students qualifying for the Nonresident Scholar will receive a 1-year award that waives the nonresident portion of tuition. This award allows a student to pay in-state, resident tuition rates for the first year. Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive a tuition reduction in subsequent years.

How much does this award save?
The table below compares the cost of tuition (nonresident for 1 year, resident for 3 years after establishing Utah residency) to the academic scholarship opportunity. Tuition amounts are estimates and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Tuition Charges	Tuition - Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $16,879 = $7,831
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831
Year 3	$7,831	$7,831
Year 4	$7,831	$7,831
Total	$48,203	$31,324 Approx $16,500 savings

 

Establishing Utah residency.
Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive the in-state tuition rate for subsequent years. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or be eligible under one of the immigration statutes outlined at edu/residency.
• Live in Utah for 12 continuous months.
• Cannot leave the state of Utah for more than 30 days total during the 12 months.
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent on most recent tax returns by anyone not a resident of Utah.
• Obtain a Utah driver’s license, vehicle registration, and voter registration at least three months prior to the semester to which an individual applies.
• Complete a Utah Residency Application and provide documentation for each item listed above.

Full Terms and Conditions

First-year students qualifying for the Nonresident Merit will receive a 1-year award valued at $11,500. Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive a tuition reduction in subsequent years.

How much does this award save?
The table below compares the cost of tuition (nonresident for 1 year, resident for 3 years after establishing Utah residency) to the academic scholarship opportunity. Tuition amounts are estimates and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Tuition Charges	Tuition - Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $11,500 = $13,210
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831
Year 3	$7,831	$7,831
Year 4	$7,831	$7,831
Total	$48,203	$36,703 Approx $11,500 savings

 

Establishing Utah residency.
Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive the in-state tuition rate for subsequent years. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or be eligible under one of the immigration statutes outlined at edu/residency.
• Live in Utah for 12 continuous months.
• Cannot leave the state of Utah for more than 30 days total during the 12 months.
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent on most recent tax returns by anyone not a resident of Utah.
• Obtain a Utah driver’s license, vehicle registration, and voter registration at least three months prior to the semester to which an individual applies.
• Complete a Utah Residency Application and provide documentation for each item listed above.

Full Terms and Conditions

First-year students qualifying for the 100-Mile Radius will receive a 1-year award valued at $11,500. Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive a tuition reduction in subsequent years.

How much does this award save?
The table below compares the cost of tuition (nonresident for 1 year, resident for 3 years after establishing Utah residency) to the academic scholarship opportunity. Tuition amounts are estimates and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Tuition Charges	Tuition with Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $11,500 = $13,210
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831
Year 3	$7,831	$7,831
Year 4	$7,831	$7,831
Total	$48,203	$36,703 Approx $11,500 savings

Eligible High Schools

For Logan Campus:

• Idaho High Schools
  • Aberdeen High School
  • American Falls High School
  • American Heritage Academy
  • Bear Lake High School
  • Bingham Academy
  • Blackfoot High School
  • Burley Christian Academy
  • Burley High School
  • Cassia High School
  • Century High School
  • Clover Creek High School
  • Declo High School
  • Firth Senior High School
  • Franklin County High School
  • Grace High School
  • Grace Lutheran School
  • Highland High School
  • Idaho Home Learning Academy
  • Independence Alt High School
  • Malad High School
  • Marsh Valley High School
  • Minico Senior High School
  • Mount Harrison High School
  • New Horizon High School
  • North Gem High School
  • Oakley High School
  • Oneida High School
  • Pocatello High School
  • Preston High School
  • Raft River High School
  • Rockland Jr-Sr High School
  • Shelley High School
  • Shoshone-Bannock High School
  • Snake River High School
  • Snake River Opportunities High School
  • Soda Springs High School
  • West Side High School
• Wyoming High Schools
  • Big Piney, Cokeville, Evanston, Expedition Academy, Green River, Horizon Jr Sr High School, Kemmerer, Lyman, Mountain View, Star Valley, Swift Creek

Establishing Utah residency.
Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive the in-state tuition rate for subsequent years. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or be eligible under one of the immigration statutes outlined at edu/residency.
• Live in Utah for 12 continuous months.
• Cannot leave the state of Utah for more than 30 days total during the 12 months.
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent on most recent tax returns by anyone not a resident of Utah.
• Obtain a Utah driver’s license, vehicle registration, and voter registration at least three months prior to the semester to which an individual applies.
• Complete a Utah Residency Application and provide documentation for each item listed above.

Full Terms and Conditions

Transfer students qualifying for the WUE+ will receive $5,000 per year in addition to the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) savings.

What is WUE?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a tuition savings program for students from participating western states.

• Instead of paying full nonresident tuition, WUE students pay 150% of in-state tuition.
• Students using WUE cannot establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. 

What is WUE+ for Transfer Students?
At USU, transfer students can qualify for WUE+, which includes:

• The WUE tuition discount, plus
• An additional $5,000 scholarship each year (renewable for up to 2 years / 4 semesters if you meet renewal requirements).

How much does WUE+ save?
The table below compares paying full nonresident tuition for 2 years vs paying WUE+ (WUE tuition - $5,000 each year). Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Nonresident Tuition	WUE+ (WUE tuition - $5,000 additional award)
Year 1	$24,710	$12,138 - $5,000 = $7,138
Year 2	$24,710	$12,138 - $5,000 =  $7,138
Total	$49,420	$14,276 $35,144 savings

The table below compares paying full nonresident tuition for 1 year and establishing Utah residency to pay resident for year 2 vs paying WUE+ (WUE tuition - $5,000 each year). Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Regular Tuition	WUE+ (WUE tuition - $5,000 additional award)
Year 1	$24,710	$12,138 - $5,000 = $7,138
Year 2	$7,831	$12,138 - $5,000 = $7,138
Total	$32,541	$14,276 $18,265 savings

Want to establish Utah residency?
Some incoming first-year students might prefer to establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. If that's your plan, USU offers a 2-year academic scholarship (Nonresident Provost) you can take instead of the Transfer WUE+.

• You must request this scholarship before fall semester begins.
• Once the semester starts, you cannot switch between WUE+  and the residency options. .

Here is what tuition would look like if you pay full nonresident tuition for 1 year, then establish Utah residency and pay resident tuition for year 2. The table also shows the savings if you use the 2-year scholarship and by establishing Utah residency. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Regular Tuition	2-year Scholarship (NR Provost)
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $19,000 = $5,710
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831 - $5,000 =  $2,831
Total	$32,541	$8,541 $24,000 savings

 

To be eligible for the Transfer WUE+:

• Transfer academic requirements must be met.
• Undergraduate Admissions Application must be received by the priority scholarship deadline.
• Students must be a legal resident of a participating state: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.

Full Terms and Conditions

 

What is WUE?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a tuition savings program for students from participating western states.

• Instead of paying full nonresident tuition, WUE students pay 150% of in-state tuition.
• Students using WUE cannot establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. 

How much does WUE save?
The table below compares paying full nonresident tuition for 4 years vs paying WUE tuition rate. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Nonresident Tuition	WUE Tuition
Year 1	$24,710	$12,138
Year 2	$24,710	$12,138
Year 3	$24,710	$12,138
Year 4	$24,710	$12,138
Total	$98,840	$48,552 $50,288 savings

The following table compares paying full nonresident tuition for 1 year and establishing Utah residency to pay resident tuition for 3 years vs paying WUE tuition rate. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Regular Tuition	WUE Tuition
Year 1	$24,710	$12,138
Year 2	$7,831	$12,138
Year 3	$7,831	$12,138
Year 4	$7,831	$12,138
Total	$48,203	$48,552

 

Want to establish Utah residency?
Some incoming first-year students might prefer to establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. If that's your plan, USU offers a 1-year academic scholarship (Nonresident Merit) you can take instead of the WUE.

• You must request this scholarship before fall semester begins.
• Once the semester starts, you cannot switch between WUE and the residency options. 

Here is what tuition would look like if you pay full nonresident tuition for 1 year, then establish Utah residency and pay resident tuition for 3 years. The table also shows the savings if you use the 1-year scholarship during the first year before establishing residency. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Regular Tuition	1-year Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $11,500 = $13,210
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831
Year 3	$7,831	$7,831
Year 4	$7,831	$7,831
Total	$48,203	$36,703 $11,500 savings

To be eligible for the WUE:

• Academic requirements must be met.
• Undergraduate Admissions Application must be received by the priority scholarship deadline.
• Students must be a legal resident of a participating state: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.

Full Terms and Conditions

 

What is WUE?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a tuition savings program for students from participating western states.

• Instead of paying full nonresident tuition, WUE students pay 150% of in-state tuition.
• Students using WUE cannot establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. 

How much does WUE save?
The table below compares paying full nonresident tuition for 4 years vs paying WUE tuition rate. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Nonresident Tuition	WUE Tuition
Year 1	$24,710	$12,138
Year 2	$24,710	$12,138
Year 3	$24,710	$12,138
Year 4	$24,710	$12,138
Total	$98,840	$48,552 $50,288 savings

The following table compares paying full nonresident tuition for 1 year and establishing Utah residency to pay resident tuition for 3 years vs paying WUE tuition rate. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Regular Tuition	WUE Tuition
Year 1	$24,710	$12,138
Year 2	$7,831	$12,138
Year 3	$7,831	$12,138
Year 4	$7,831	$12,138
Total	$48,203	$48,552

 

Want to establish Utah residency?
Some incoming first-year students might prefer to establish Utah residency for tuition purposes. If that's your plan, USU offers a 1-year academic scholarship (Nonresident Merit) you can take instead of the WUE.

• You must request this scholarship before fall semester begins.
• Once the semester starts, you cannot switch between WUE and the residency options. 

Here is what tuition would look like if you pay full nonresident tuition for 1 year, then establish Utah residency and pay resident tuition for 3 years. The table also shows the savings if you use the 1-year scholarship during the first year before establishing residency. Tuition amounts are estimates, and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Regular Tuition	1-year Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $11,500 = $13,210
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831
Year 3	$7,831	$7,831
Year 4	$7,831	$7,831
Total	$48,203	$36,703 $11,500 savings

To be eligible for the WUE:

• Academic requirements must be met.
• Undergraduate Admissions Application must be received by the priority scholarship deadline.
• Students must be a legal resident of a participating state: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.

Full Terms and Conditions

 

Transfer students qualifying for the Nonresident Transfer Provost scholarship will receive a 2-year award. $24,000 for the first year, and $5,000 for the second year. Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive a tuition reduction in subsequent years.

How much does this award save?
The table below compares the cost of tuition (nonresident for 1 year, resident for 1 year after establishing Utah residency) to the academic scholarship opportunity. Tuition amounts are estimates and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Tuition Charges	Tuition - Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $19,000 = $5,710
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831 - $5,000 = $2,831
Total	$32,541	$8,541 $24,000 savings

 

Establishing Utah residency.
Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive the in-state tuition rate for subsequent years. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or be eligible under one of the immigration statutes outlined at edu/residency.
• Live in Utah for 12 continuous months.
• Cannot leave the state of Utah for more than 30 days total during the 12 months.
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent on most recent tax returns by anyone not a resident of Utah.
• Obtain a Utah driver’s license, vehicle registration, and voter registration at least three months prior to the semester to which an individual applies.
• Complete a Utah Residency Application and provide documentation for each item listed above.

Full Terms and Conditions

Transfer students qualifying for the Nonresident Transfer Merit scholarship will receive a 1-year award valued at $11,500. Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive a tuition reduction in subsequent years.

How much does this award save?
The table below compares the cost of tuition (nonresident for 1 year, resident for 1 year after establishing Utah residency) to the academic scholarship opportunity. Tuition amounts are estimates and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Tuition Charges	Tuition - Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $11,500 = $13,210
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831
Total	$32,541	$21,041 $11,500 savings

 

Establishing Utah residency.
Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive the in-state tuition rate for subsequent years. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or be eligible under one of the immigration statutes outlined at edu/residency.
• Live in Utah for 12 continuous months.
• Cannot leave the state of Utah for more than 30 days total during the 12 months.
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent on most recent tax returns by anyone not a resident of Utah.
• Obtain a Utah driver’s license, vehicle registration, and voter registration at least three months prior to the semester to which an individual applies.
• Complete a Utah Residency Application and provide documentation for each item listed above.

Full Terms and Conditions

Transfer students qualifying for the Nonresident Transfer 100 Mile Radius scholarship will receive a 1-year award valued at $11,500. Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive a tuition reduction in subsequent years.

How much does this award save?
The table below compares the cost of tuition (nonresident for 1 year, resident for 1 year after establishing Utah residency) to the academic scholarship opportunity. Tuition amounts are estimates and based upon 2025-2026 tuition charges.

	Tuition Charges	Tuition - Scholarship
Year 1	$24,710	$24,710 - $11,500 = $13,210
Year 2	$7,831	$7,831
Total	$32,541	$21,041 $11,500 savings

Eligible High Schools

For Logan Campus:

• Idaho High Schools
  • Aberdeen High School
  • American Falls High School
  • American Heritage Academy
  • Bear Lake High School
  • Bingham Academy
  • Blackfoot High School
  • Burley Christian Academy
  • Burley High School
  • Cassia High School
  • Century High School
  • Clover Creek High School
  • Declo High School
  • Firth Senior High School
  • Franklin County High School
  • Grace High School
  • Grace Lutheran School
  • Highland High School
  • Idaho Home Learning Academy
  • Independence Alt High School
  • Malad High School
  • Marsh Valley High School
  • Minico Senior High School
  • Mount Harrison High School
  • New Horizon High School
  • North Gem High School
  • Oakley High School
  • Oneida High School
  • Pocatello High School
  • Preston High School
  • Raft River High School
  • Rockland Jr-Sr High School
  • Shelley High School
  • Shoshone-Bannock High School
  • Snake River High School
  • Snake River Opportunities High School
  • Soda Springs High School
  • West Side High School
• Wyoming High Schools
  • Big Piney, Cokeville, Evanston, Expedition Academy, Green River, Horizon Jr Sr High School, Kemmerer, Lyman, Mountain View, Star Valley, Swift Creek

Establishing Utah residency.
Students must establish Utah residency after the first year to receive the in-state tuition rate for subsequent years. To qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or be eligible under one of the immigration statutes outlined at edu/residency.
• Live in Utah for 12 continuous months.
• Cannot leave the state of Utah for more than 30 days total during the 12 months.
• Cannot be claimed as a dependent on most recent tax returns by anyone not a resident of Utah.
• Obtain a Utah driver’s license, vehicle registration, and voter registration at least three months prior to the semester to which an individual applies.
• Complete a Utah Residency Application and provide documentation for each item listed above.

Full Terms and Conditions

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Deadline: August 1, 2026 (for Fall 2026)

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. Students receiving the WUE will not receive a 'scholarship' or 'waiver', instead their residency code will be changed and the student will be charged a WUE tuition rate (at 150% of resident tuition). The annual savings for students enrolled while on the WUE is approximately $12,500 per year.

Students must be a legal resident of a participating state or a U.S. Pacific Territory: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. Time the student is enrolled on the WUE will NOT count towards requirements for resident status for tuition purposes.

After receiving an invitation to participate in the WUE program at USU, a student must do the following to remain eligible:

• Be enrolled, cannot exceed a total of 8 semesters of eligibility.
• Maintain a GPA to remain in good standing at USU.
• Pursue a first undergraduate degree (students pursuing a second bachelors degree are not eligible).
• WUE is available to students attending Logan, Statewide and Southeast Campuses (USU Eastern, Blanding, Moab). Out-of-state online students are not eligible.

Students accepting the WUE are not eligible to establish Utah Residency for tuition purposes.

Logan & Statewide Campuses - See full terms and conditions for this scholarship.
Southeast Campuses (Eastern, Blanding, Moab) - See full terms and conditions for this scholarship.