Financial Support
The process for applying for financial aid is the same for graduate students as for undergraduate students. Students may combine loans, awards, or scholarships for financial aid assistance. In-state tuition waivers are available through individual graduate programs.
Scholarships
To apply for non-academic scholarships, complete the Scholarship Universe application.
Make sure you are applying for the appropriate aid year. Depending on individual scholarships, additional application steps may be required, but all WSU and national scholarships can be found in Scholarship Universe.
Travel Awards
Apply for up to $500 to fund graduate student travel in order to present graduate research at regional, national, or international conferences, seminars, or workshops. Funding is also available to support professional development attendance.
Graduate Assistantship Funding
Graduate assistantships in teaching and research provide financial support for full-time graduate students. The availability of awards is contingent upon the funding and project opportunities within each department. For further details on graduate assistantships, please contact the graduate program to which you are applying or enrolled.
Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)
Weber State University participates in the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), administered by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Students from qualified states who are officially accepted into a Weber State Graduate program may receive approval to receive in-state tuition rates not exceeding 150% of the university’s resident tuition rate. Click here for a list of participating WUE schools.
Contact individual programs for specific information about this scholarship opportunity. The availability of out-of-state tuition waivers may vary depending on the program.
No separate application is required. However, you will need to declare your residency to one of the WICHE states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, U.S. Pacific Territories, Freely Associated States (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam), Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
WICHE guidelines mandate that if a degree program discontinues participation in the WRGP program, it will hold currently enrolled graduate students who were previously awarded the discounted WRGP rate harmless and charge them the discounted rate until graduation.
WRGP Application Process
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Receive WRGP admission requirements and deadlines from your program director. Applicants must meet all requirements in order to apply.
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Receive approval from your program director before applying to avoid being charged full out-of-state tuition.
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If your program is eligible, apply directly to your degree program or department and identify yourself as a WICHE WRGP applicant.