Washington Resident Tuition
If you are coded as Non-resident, you must apply for residency to change your status to Resident. State law has provisions excluding resident tuition for those who move to the state to attend college, though like many things, it's not that simple. Take the Residency Quiz to see if you're eligible now.
Residency Quicklinks
Deadlines and application dates
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
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Traditional application opens: 5/14/25 |
Traditional application opens: 11/3/25 |
| Traditional applications are accepted 60 days prior to the start of the term through the 30th day of the term. Allow several WEEKS for processing after your application is submitted. You will be contacted via your WSU email address. | |
| If tuition is due before a residency determination has been made, pay the resident tuition amount while you wait. | |
If you are currently coded as a Resident, you will remain a resident as long as you are continuously enrolled. Your status will be re-assessed when you apply for Graduate or Professional school.
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Future Residency
Future Residency: Listing of actions to take today to be eligible for residency in 12 months (for Financially Independent Students)
Late Fees
Petition Late Fees with Bursar: Use when residency is not determined and tuition is due. Petition after your residencey is determined.