Emergency Tuition Support Award

International Programs offers a 1-time, $1,500 tuition reduction emergency tuition support (amount is subject to change) to students who encounter a financial need caused by circumstances beyond their control while enrolled as a student.

Eligibility
Emergency tuition support is offered only in serious financial circumstances that are beyond your control. For example:

Loss of an assistantship or scholarship
Loss of funding resulting from a death, serious illness, or political upheaval in your home country
You will also need to meet the following criteria:

Maintain F-1 or J-1 visa status at WSU
Be in the last year of your degree program
Provide evidence that other sources of tuition funding are not available
Students who have previously received an emergency tuition support award from WSU International Programs are not eligible. This award cannot be combined with other International Programs awards.

How to apply
-Complete the International Programs Awards and Scholarship Application.
-Complete the certification of financial status (pdf) and (if available) provide supporting documents. This can be sent to international@wsu.edu.
-Write a detailed explanation of the unforeseen event that caused the shortfall of funds.
-Provide a brief supporting statement from your academic advisor indicating your academic status and your anticipated time to degree completion.