Western Interstate Commission for Higher
Education (WICHE) Student Exchange
Washington residents can enroll in eligible programs in
14 western states
at reduced tuition rates through
the Western Interstate Commission for
Higher Education (WICHE) student exchange programs.
Participating states
include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Programs:
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Undergraduate students can enroll at participating
two- and four-year
colleges and universities. Students
pay 150 percent of the receiving school’s
resident tuition,
a significant savings over nonresident tuition.
Western Regional Graduate Program
Graduate students can enroll in graduate programs at resident tuition
rates.
Professional Student Exchange Program
Students can receive conditional loans to study optometry or osteopathy -- two professional degree programs not offered in Washington. In return, participants agree to practice in a state shortage area. In 2008-09, optometry students will receive $14,600 awards, and osteopathy students will receive $18,200 awards. The state will forgive one year of the loan for every one year of service with a minimum service commitment of three years. Awards are available for up to four years.
OPTOMETRY - 2010-2011 APPLICATION PACKET
OSTEOPATHY - 2010-2011 APPLICATION PACKET
Eligibility:
To be eligible, you must be a Washington state resident. Some colleges
and universities have additional criteria, (such as ACT/SAT test scores
or high school grade point averages).
How to Apply:
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Apply directly to the schools you want to attend and request admission
as a “WUE student.”
Western Regional Graduate Exchange Program
Apply directly to the schools you want to attend and request admission
as a “WICHE student.”
Professional Student Exchange Program
Applications are available from the Washington Higher Education Coordinating
Board and are due by October 15,
in the year prior to enrollment.
For more information:
Go to: Student Exchange Program (WICHE)
Phone: 303.541.0214
E-mail: info-sep@wiche.edu
or
E-mail: WICHE Programs (HECB)
Phone: 360-753-7846
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