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Wyoming state college aid

How Wyoming college aid works

If you live in Wyoming, the state runs its own college aid on top of federal aid. The one to know is the Hathaway Scholarship, run by the Wyoming Dept. of Education. Here is what it is, who qualifies, when to apply, and how it fits with the FAFSA.

Wyoming's state aid program

Wyoming's flagship state aid is the Hathaway Scholarship, administered by the Wyoming Dept. of Education.

How to apply for Wyoming grants and aid

Earned via HS curriculum + GPA/ACT; claimed at WY colleges.

The FAFSA is the master form. Filing it early puts a student in line for federal Pell grants and work-study, and it starts most state and college aid too. Some state funds are first come, first served, so it is safer to file the week the FAFSA opens than to wait.

Lowering out-of-state tuition

As a Wyoming resident, you may also qualify for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): Western residents pay at most ~150% of in-state tuition at participating public colleges in other WUE states. Participation varies by campus and major, so check the official program list.

Official source. Confirm current amounts and deadlines with the Wyoming Dept. of Education: hathawayscholarship.org. Program rules and dates change year to year, so always check before you file.

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Common questions about Wyoming college aid

What is Wyoming's main state financial aid program?

Wyoming's flagship state aid is the Hathaway Scholarship, administered by the Wyoming Dept. of Education.

When do you apply for Wyoming college aid?

Earned via HS curriculum + GPA/ACT; claimed at WY colleges. Exact dates shift every year, so confirm the current cycle on the Wyoming Dept. of Education site before you file.

Do you need the FAFSA for Wyoming state aid?

Hathaway Scholarship is not started by the FAFSA alone (earned via hs curriculum + gpa/act; claimed at wy colleges), but you should still file the FAFSA, because it unlocks federal Pell grants, work-study, and most college aid. Check the Wyoming Dept. of Education for this program's own steps.

Western Undergraduate Exchange states

Wyoming shares the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) with these states, so their residents get similar out-of-state tuition breaks:

Alaska Arizona California Colorado Hawaiʻi Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington

Other states' college aid

Every state runs its own aid on top of federal grants. See how it works in another state:

Alabama Arkansas Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana All 50 states and DC

Guides that help in every state

These apply wherever you live, alongside your Wyoming state aid:

When does the FAFSA open? How to maximize financial aid What is the CSS Profile?

State aid details verified as of September 4, 2026. Dates shift each cycle, so always confirm the current deadline on the official Wyoming Dept. of Education site.