Nearly all students qualify for some form of financial aid, regardless of income. Here are your first steps:
1. File your FAFSA or WASFA
The time to file your 2025/26 FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid—is now.
The WSU school code for all campuses is 003800.
Not eligible to file a FAFSA? Complete a WASFA—Washington Application for State Financial Aid.
FAFSA/WASFA deadlines and details
2. Apply for scholarships
Apply for WSU systemwide, WSU Vancouver-specific and non-WSU scholarships.
Learn more about applying for state and federal aid.
Awarding process
Do you have questions about how financial aid is awarded? How amounts are calculated and determined? Learn more about the awarding process.
Special circumstances
Everyone’s situation is unique. Learn how special circumstances can affect your aid.