Additional Information for
Asylees & Refugees

Weber State University is proud to support and empower students from all journeys, including asylum seekers and refugees, as we work together toward a world without barriers to access and success in higher education.

Future students granted asylum or refugee status can apply to Weber State University using the domestic student application.

Refugee and asylee students can find additional application details below, while international students should use the international application process.

How To Apply to Weber State University

  1. Submit Your Application: Complete the online application for admission at Weber State University.
  2. Choose "New Freshman": Select "New Freshman" as your applicant type.
  3. Create a Profile: Begin by creating a profile to start your application.
  4. Complete the Application: Fill out the required information. Select "Other" for citizenship status.
  5. Receive Your Acceptance Letter: You will receive an acceptance letter by mail once admitted. This letter will include your W# (student ID) and an alternative PIN to access your student portal.

Need Help? Contact Access and Resources at 801-626-6490 for assistance or more information.

Making your experience Affordable

Weber State offers affordable tuition, with eligible asylee and refugee students qualifying for in-state tuition under Utah House Bill 102 and the Utah residency application process.

Effective May 3, 2023, HB 102 allows refugees, asylum seekers, and other non-citizens to immediately pay in-state tuition at Utah’s public colleges and universities. 

Students must meet R512 residency requirements and qualify under one of the following immigration statuses:

  • Granted a special immigrant visa.
  • Granted refugee status or have submitted a good faith application for refugee status.
  • Granted humanitarian parole or have submitted a good faith application for humanitarian parole.
  • Granted temporary protected status or have submitted a good faith application for it.
  • Granted asylum or have submitted a good faith application for asylum.
  • Granted permanent resident status or have applied for it.

To apply for in-state tuition under HB 102, complete the Utah Residency Tuition Reclassification application.

TheDream.US

Utah House Bill 144 (passed in 2002) allows eligible immigrant students to pay in-state tuition rates at Utah colleges and universities, including Weber State University, even without residency status.

  • Offers scholarships for qualified asylees and refugees attending Weber State University.
  • Designed for motivated students without access to federal aid and limited access to state aid.
  • Provides a national scholarship for students eligible for in-state tuition at one of nearly 80 partner colleges.
  • Applications for TheDream.US National Scholarship must be submitted through their official website.

All questions about applications, scholarships, financial assistance and more can be directed to Access and Resources at 801-626-6490 or accessresources@weber.

Additional Resources

There is no GPA Requirement to enroll at Weber State.

Important Dates

March 18 Purple Carpet Event
April 1 FAFSA Priority Deadline
April 8 Purple Carpet Event

Questions

Call: 801-626-6490
Email: accessresources@weber

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