Scholarships for transfer students
WSU offers plenty of scholarships and financial aid to transfer students—including scholarships exclusively for transfers.
Washington residents
If you're a Washington resident transferring to WSU, apply for admission and submit your scholarship application by January 31 to be automatically considered for these awards.
1. Transfer Achievement Award
Offered to transfer students who have earned an associate's degree. The award is valued at $2,500 and is renewable for a second year. (It is only offered to fall semester applicants.)
To be considered for this award, you need to:
- Apply for admission and scholarships by January 31
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) between January 1 and February 15 to determine need-based eligibility
- Be a Washington resident
- Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Earn an associate's degree before WSU enrollment
2. Cougar Commitment
Cougar Commitment scholarships pay full tuition and required fees, are based largely on financial need, and are renewable for up to four years.
You can qualify 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 for admission and scholarships by January 31 and enroll as a full-time freshman or transfer student.
- 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.
3. 700+ awards from colleges, departments, and academic programs
Awards are based on varying combinations of academic performance, extracurricular involvement, financial need, and academic interests. Many are available to transfer students. Award amounts vary, and are worth up to thousands of dollars.
To be automatically considered for these awards, apply for admission and scholarships by January 31.
More about college/department scholarships
4. Future Cougars of Color
Outstanding students (of any and all colors) are selected to compete for these scholarships at a unique on-campus event that blends scholarship activities with opportunities to explore WSU.
More about Future Cougars of Color awards
Out-of-state scholarships
Here's the plain truth: there aren't as many scholarships for out-of-state transfer students. However, you still have good opportunities.
Many of the 700+ awards from WSU's colleges, departments, and academic programs are available to all transfer students regardless of residency. Applying for them is definitely worth your time.
Fill out the FAFSA and a WSU scholarship application, and you'll have full financial aid consideration from WSU (grants, loans, work-study) and a fair shot at departmental scholarships.
You may have higher financial hurdles to clear, but we do have some help for you.
Check out WSU departmental scholarships
Handy Linkage
WSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services
- 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.
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