Cougar commitment
Washington State University believes that finances should not be a barrier to attend WSU. With the Cougar Commitment Award, WSU commits to covering the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for students who could not otherwise afford to attend. These funds come from a variety of sources including federal, state, institutional aid programs as well as private donations.
General Program Information
Your tuition will be covered first by your federal and state grants-like the Pell Grant or State Need Grant. If your eligibility in these programs does not cover the full cost of your tuition and mandatory fees, Washington State University will make up the difference with institutional assistance. Funds awarded for the Cougar Commitment will only cover up to your financial need and will be reduced if you receive other university or private scholarships and/or other privately funded resources.
The Cougar Commitment is limited to tuition and mandatory fees only; however, there are additional grant and scholarship funds available to help with the other costs of education. Please note that this program is only available for the regular academic year (i.e. Fall and Spring semesters).
Eligibility Requirements for 2011-2012
*Please check back for 2012-2013 program changes, if applicable.
In order to be eligible for the Cougar Commitment,
you must:
- File your FAFSA by the financial aid priority filing deadline each year (February 15th);
- If applying as an incoming transfer student, you must apply for admission to the University by January 31st for fall semester or by November 15th for spring semester;
- Be a Washington State resident pursuing your first bachelor's degree;
- Be receiving Pell Grant or Washington State Need Grant;
- Enroll full-time (at least 12 semester credit hours).
In order to renew your Cougar Commitment, you must, in addition to the aforementioned requirements, continue to make Satisfactory Academic Progress towards your degree.
FAFSA code: 003800
Contact us
Liz West
Academic Center,130
Telephone: 509.358.7534
E-mail: liz.west@wsu.edu