Paying for College

Remember there are several factors that contribute to what you will pay for college. Use caution when simply looking at the initial cost of a college before factoring in all financial aid possibilities.

Federal Student Aid Estimator

Use this tool to see how much federal student aid you may be eligible for in the 2024–25 award year. Note: This tool estimates the Student Aid Index (SAI) for the 2024–25 award year, not the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for the 2023–24 award year.

Click here for the tool.

Student Aid Report

After you submit your FAFSA form, you’ll get a SAR, an electronic or paper document that summarizes the information you reported on your FAFSA form. It includes your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), your estimated eligibility for Federal Pell Grants and federal student loans, and whether you’ve been selected for verification.

Click Here for more information about the SAR.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Big Tuition Savings for Students through WUE

Did you know? Your students could save thousands on out-of-state college tuition through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), the largest regional tuition savings program in the nation.isit wue.wiche.edu

Out-of-state tuition can be anywhere from two to three times more than the cost of in-state tuition. Students who live in the West are eligible to apply for the WUE rate at 170 participating colleges and universities across the region and could pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. That means more options, more savings, and less student debt!

Learn how you can take advantage of WUE

Watch this short video on how to apply for the WUE rate.

Explore the WUE Tuition Savings Finder online dashboard to see school profiles, eligible majors, and estimated WUE tuition rates and savings at participating schools across 15 states in the West.

Download a list of participating WUE schools.

Share this slide deck about the benefits of WUE at your next event.

Got a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.

If you have questions, our team is happy to help — email us at info-sap@wiche.edu.

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