WUE & Central Plains Tuition Discount

Tuition Discount Programs

Western Undergraduate Exchange and Central Plains

Students with a permanent address from 25 states in the West and Midwest are automatically considered for reduced tuition rates upon completion of the admissions process.

There isn’t a separate application process to be considered for Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) or Central Plains (CP) status. All students are reviewed with a completed application file.

NOTE: Students who qualify for a merit scholarship cannot receive WUE or CP.

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition is a substantial savings relative to normal, out-of-state tuition. Students eligible for the WUE program will be charged 150% of Western’s total in-state tuition. For 2024-25, the discount is valued at $4,242.

Incoming students who are residents of the following states, who do not qualify for a merit scholarship, are eligible for the WUE tuition program.

Central Plains

Central Plains (CP) tuition is a substantial savings relative to normal, out-of-state tuition. Students eligible for the CP program will be charged 150% of Western’s total in-state tuition. Incoming students who are residents of the following states, who do not qualify for a merit scholarship, are eligible for the CP tuition program. For 2024-25, the discount is valued at $4,242.

Renewal Requirements: WUE and CP

To continue receiving WUE or CP tuition, students must:

• Enroll and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year.
• Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
• Meet satisfactory academic requirements.
• A maximum of eight semesters of eligibility will be awarded to freshman students; six semesters of eligibility will be awarded to transfer students.

Neighboring States

Students with a permanent address from one of the seven contiguous neighboring states to Colorado who have demonstrated financial need are automatically considered for a special $1,000 per year grant, totaling $4,000 over four years.

The Western Neighboring States Program can be added to WUE, CP or merit scholarships. So, if you are a permanent resident of one of the following seven states—and show financial need—you are eligible.

Neighboring states Discount (not tuition) is based on if there is any need not covered by other aid.

Note: There is no separate application process. All students are reviewed with a completed application file.

Renewal Requirements: Neighboring States

To continue receiving Neighboring States tuition, students must:

• Enroll and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year.
• Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
• Meet satisfactory academic requirements.
• A maximum of eight semesters of eligibility will be awarded to freshman students; six semesters of eligibility will be awarded to transfer students.