A variety of state, federal, and university-sponsored programs are available to help students with educational costs.

For all students at WSU

Washington State University awards millions of dollars in financial aid and scholarships to students every year based on financial need, academic merit, or a combination of the two.

To get all the financial help WSU can provide, you'll need to do these two things:

• Complete the University's general scholarship application so you can be eligible for scholarship consideration, including departmental awards.
• Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) so WSU can consider you for aid (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) based on financial need. Get started here.

Click here for more info about about WSU scholarships and financial aid

For students in foreign languages

The College of Arts and Sciences awards more than $50,000 in scholarships each year. For more information, see the CAS scholarships page.

The School of Languages, Cultures, and Race awards numerous scholarships annually for new students, continuing students, and those pursuing study abroad.

A major in Spanish can be useful in the many business and service organizations in the United States that need employees who are bilingual in English and Spanish. Hispanics are at present the largest minority in the United States, and Spanish-speaking graduates have the advantage of using their language skills in practical and comprehensive applications.

Knowledge of the Spanish language is also useful in international businesses or organizations that interact with the world's many populations who speak Spanish.

With additional study, a major in Spanish can lead to work as a Spanish teacher at the high school or college/university level.

Marketable skills for any career

Proficiency in a foreign language can improve your value and broaden your options in almost any career you choose.

What you can do with a degree in foreign languages and cultures:

• Translation and interpreting services
• Customs and immigration
• Public relations
• Business
• Teaching
• Travel and tourism
• Law enforcement
• Health services
• Publishing, editing
• Communication

Skills you can market with a degree in foreign languages and cultures:

• Ability to speak languages other than English
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Effective written and oral communication
• Reading and listening comprehension
• Critical analysis and problem solving
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work solo or as a team member
• Time management and organization