Student Access Programs

Helping students save on tuition, transfer more easily, and gain strong credentials

WICHE operates three Student Access Programs that together saved 45,000+ students $451+ million in 2019-20. Each program supports one of three educational niches: undergraduate, graduate, and professional health care studies.

Details that govern each program vary, but–by lowering the cost of tuition–they share a common approach. Students gain from increased choice and savings. Schools gain by optimizing enrollments. And states gain by growing the skills of those they serve and strengthening their workforce. It’s a true “triple-win.”

"Billie," Medical student from the Commonwealth of the Norhern Mariana Islands receiving his Medical degree from the University of Hawai'i, Manoa.

"Yasmine". Arizona, a WICHE WUE recipient

Scenic shot of antique outdoor clock. Inscription reads: Founded 1883, University of North Dakota"

“WICHE’s PSEP aid will be of great assistance in helping me achieve my long-time goal of becoming a physician. Thank you for increasing accessibility to professional education for those of us from the islands.”

— BILLIE

COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS
MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI’I MANOA

“I was unable to afford out-of-state tuition, especially for a degree program in a field like acting that is difficult to break into. WUE allowed me to pursue my dream career and graduate with very little debt.”

— YASMINE

ARIZONA
THEATRE ARTS, ACTING
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO

“The WRGP tuition rate allowed me to earn a valuable education without forcing me to go into large amounts of debt. I’m thankful to be able to serve others in the future as a psychologist, and may not have had that opportunity without WRGP.”

— JULIO

MONTANA
PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA