Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Athletic Financial Aid

Welcome

Athletic scholarships are awarded by the Head Coach of each sport in the athletic department. To view the intercollegiate sports offered at Washington State University, please see the Athletic Department website. For more information regarding financial aid opportunities for athletes, please consult the information listed below.

  • Contact Information
  • Athletic Grant-in-Aid Budget
  • Athletic Aid Processing
  • International Student Athlete Information
  • Incoming Student-Athlete Scholarship Questionnaire
  • Athletic Award Appeal Guidelines
  • Athletic Financial Aid Rules Mandated by the NCAA
  • Student Athlete Handbook

The Athletic Financial Aid Staff in the Financial Aid Office are responsible for processing and monitoring all aid awarded for student-athletes. If you have athletic related questions about financial aid, outside scholarships, student accounts, or housing and dining, please contact the following:

Joy Scourey
Financial Aid Office
509-335-0209
scourey@wsu.edu

Shannon Gfeller
Financial Aid Office
509-335-9738
shannon.gfeller@wsu.edu

Located in Lighty Student Services Building, Room 380.

If you have questions about NCAA Initial Eligibility, please contact the following:

Compliance Office
509-335-7313
509-335-4326

Located in Bohler Athletic Complex, Room 285.

Budgets

2011-2012 Academic Year Budget
 
Resident
    Non-Resident  
Washington State University 2011-2012 Grant-In-Aid Budget
Term
Year
Semester
Year
Semester
Tuition (estimated)
$9,886.00
$4,943.00
$21,164.00
$10,582.00
Books
$400.00
$200.00
$400.00
$200.00
Mandatory Fees
$912.56
$456.28
$912.56
$456.28
Room & Board
$11,194.00
$5,597.00
$11,194.00
$5,597.00
Course Fees
$300.00
$150.00
$300.00
$150.00
Total
$22,692.56
$11,346.28
$33,970.56
$16,985.28
  • Room and Board Figures are provided by Housing and Dining Services. The Room portion is based on a weighted average of all on-campus, single student housing facilities. The Board portion is based on the Cougar Fitness Café Meal Plan that consists of 10 meals per week with a supplemental meal plan.
  • Mandatory Fees consist of the following:
Fee
Year
Semester
Health Fee
$278.00
$139.00
Rec Center Fee
$294.00
$147.00
Transit Fee
$50.56
$25.28
CUB Fee
$240.00
$120.00
Athletic Facility Fee
$50.00
$25.00
Total
$912.56
$456.28

 

2011 Summer Budget
 
Undergraduate
    Graduate  
Washington State University 2011 Summer Grant-In-Aid Budget
Summer Term
Resident
Non-Resident
Resident
Non-Resident
Tuition
$2,580
$2,640
$1,311
$1,341
Books and Fees
300
300
300
300
Room & Board
1,200
1,200
1,200
1,200
Mandatory Fees
214
214
214
214
Total
$4,294
$4,354
$3,025
$3,055
      • Undergraduate student tuition is based on 6 credits of enrollment
        • $430 - Resident
        • $440 - Non-resident
      • Graduate student tuition is based on 3 credits of enrollment
        • $437 - Resident
        • $447 - Non-resident

Mandatory Fees:
$214:
= Based on:
Health Fee
$56
= 3 or more credits
Rec Center Fee
$86
= 6 or more weeks of class-Pullman Campus only
$58
= 4-5 weeks of classes
$28
= 1-3 weeks of classes
CUB Fee
$72
= 6 or more weeks of class-Pullman Campus only
$48
= 4-5 weeks of classes
$24
= 0-3 weeks of classes
Room & Board
$1,200
= Flat rate based on 6 weeks of enrollment
Books
$300
= 2 or more classes
$200
= 1 class
Course Fees
$100
 

 

FAQs

What is the difference between the Athletic Grant-In-Aid Budget and the Cost-Of-Attendance Budget?
  • Per NCAA rules, the athletic grant-in-aid budget will not include transportation and miscellaneous expenses which the cost-of-attendance budget does.
  • Athletic Scholarship awards and percentages are awarded are figured using the Athletic Grant-In-Aid Budget.
How do I cover additional costs such as transportation and miscellaneous expenses?

All domestic student-athletes are encouraged to file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be considered for additional funding sources. Regardless of need, all students can qualify for non-need based Stafford Loans to assist in covering their educational costs. You can complete the FAFSA on their web site.

How do I apply for summer athletic aid?

Student-Athletes need to apply for athletic summer funding through Academic Services in the Athletic Department.

How much summer athletics aid will I qualify for?

Per NCAA rules, student-athletes are eligible for summer aid that is equivalent to their academic year athletics aid package. The award amount is based on each student-athletes summer enrollment (# of credits and weeks).

How do I apply for other financial aid to cover my summer school expenses?
  • To be considered for financial aid you must have a FAFSA on file for the 2010-2011 academic year.
  • In addition, you must complete the Summer 2011 Financial Aid Application to be awarded financial aid.

FAQs

I am on a full scholarship, how is my aid processed?

Our athletic aid process for students receiving full scholarships is documented in detail in the following PDF document.

I am on a partial scholarship, how is my aid processed?

Our athletic aid process for students receiving partial scholarships is documented in detail in the following PDF document.

How do I receive my monthly stipends?

Stipends are divided in 5 equal disbursements each semester. A student-athlete must be cleared per NCAA rules to receive such aid. Stipends are either mailed or directly deposited into the student-athlete's checking account. Per Federal and Institutional Policies, students cannot pick up checks. Students are highly encouraged to set-up "direct deposit" on their zzusis account to expedite the receipt of monthly stipends. To set up direct deposit, visit zzusis and click on the "finances" tab to enter your checking account information for processing.

Scheduled Stipend Dates for 2011-2012 Academic Year

Fall 2011
Spring 2012
Monday, August 22nd Monday, January 9th
Tuesday, September 6th Tuesday, January 31st
Tuesday, October 4th Tuesday, February 28th
Tuesday, November 1st Tuesday, March 27th
Tuesday, December 6th Tuesday, April 24th


Please note that it takes 1-2 days for direct deposits after the disbursement date to the student account to appear in bank accounts.

These important rules have been collected and made available for your convenience here.
Please visit the following link for access to the Student Athlete Handbook.

 

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, PO Box 641068, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-1068, 509-335-9711, Contact Us