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1000 E. University Ave. Dept. 3335

Knight Hall, Room 174

Laramie, WY 82071-3335

Phone: (307) 766-2116

Fax: (307) 766-3800

Email: finaid@uwyo.edu

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Children of Alumni Benefit

NON-RESIDENT | FIRST-YEAR and Transfer STUDENTS


This information is for the Fall 2024/Spring 2025 academic year. Unless otherwise noted, awards listed are for the academic year and not by semester.

All non-resident students who are children of UW graduates will pay tuition at 150% of the resident tuition, which is approximately $13,815 less than the standard non-resident tuition for students taking 12-18 credit hours per semester, based upon the block tuition model. This benefit is awarded for as long as the student is enrolled at UW, and applies to undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional work. Qualified students also receive this benefit for enrollment during summer sessions. There are no restrictions on the number of enrolled credit hours. For cost estimates with the Child of Alumni Benefit, please visit the Cost of Attendance page.

The Child of Alumni Benefit cannot be combined with the Brown and Gold Commitment or any institutional scholarship aid, including those made possible by the University of Wyoming Foundation.

Please note: All University of Wyoming financial awards are only available to eligible admits. The awards are subject to available funding and the approval of the UW Board of Trustees; they reserve the right to change said rates at any time.


STUDENTS WHO ARE AWARDED THE CHILD OF ALUMNI BENEFIT WILL PAY:

150% Resident Tuition


WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS?

 

Person icon - Provide parent alumni information at the time of application
Computer mouse pointer - Complete a UW admissions application and submission materials

 

Because of the deep discounts provided by this program, it cannot be combined with the Brown and Gold Commitment or the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE). To be considered, students should indicate on their admission application they are the child of a UW graduate.


NEXT STEPS

  • Apply for admission and submit the non-refundable $40 admission application fee.
  • Be sure to provide alumni parent information requested on the admission application.
  • Submit official high school or college transcripts.
  • Official ACT/SAT test scores are not required.

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will consider the final cumulative transfer GPA for first-time transferring students for a potential increase in commitment award level. To be considered, official transcripts must be received no later than the first day of class of your incoming semester. This applies to students who have confirmed enrollment by the above deadlines. Increases are subject to available funding.


COMPARE COSTS

Wondering how UW compares to the other institutions you are currently interested in? Check out this awesome calculator available through College Board. This will give you a completely unbiased comparison. Simply enter in the information it asks for based on the schools you are comparing and select calculate. The "Family Share of Costs" row will give you the estimated cost per school. If you have already been admitted to UW, check out your WyoWeb for up-to-date information related to your award packages.

Residents of Wyoming who are children of UW graduates receive the best rate possible in the way of resident tuition. These students will be considered for the Cowboy Commitment as incoming freshmen, or these available transfer scholarships if they are transferring to UW.

 

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

1000 E. University Ave. Dept. 3335

Knight Hall, Room 174

Laramie, WY 82071-3335

Phone: (307) 766-2116

Fax: (307) 766-3800

Email: finaid@uwyo.edu

Our Office Hours


 

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