The Office of Financial Aid administers aid to eligible international students. Also visit WSU's Center for International Education's website for further information on financial aid and scholarships specifically for international students.

Citizenship Requirements for Federal Student Aid

To qualify for federal student aid, you must be a citizen or eligible noncitizen. Generally, you are an eligible noncitizen if you are:

• A permanent U.S. resident with a Permanent Resident Card (I-551);
• A conditional permanent resident (I-551C); or
• The holder of an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing any one of the following designations: "Refugee," "Asylum Granted," "Parole" (I-94 confirms that you were paroled for a minimum of one year and status has not expired), "Victim of human trafficking," T-Visa holder (T-1, T-2, T-3, etc.) or "Cuban-Haitian Entrant."

If you are in the U.S. on an F1 or F2 student visa, a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, or a G series visa (pertaining to international organizations), you are not eligible for federal student aid.

If you feel you meet citizenship requirements for federal student aid, apply! Applicants must also meet other eligibility requirements as outlined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to receive federal student aid. The student must complete the FAFSA to apply for all forms of federal student aid at WSU.

WSU Scholarships

Visit our Scholarships page for more information on WSU scholarships.

External Scholarship Programs

Visit our External Scholarships page for more information on external scholarships.

Alternative Loan Programs

Visit our Alternative Loans page for more information on alternative loan programs.