I-82 Advantage
Washington State University Tri-Cities offers in-state tuition to students residing in Umatilla County, Oregon, through a new program called “I-82 Advantage.”
Students in Oregon, who live just across the Columbia River from Washington, can qualify for a waiver for the difference between resident and non-resident tuition.
To qualify, students must:
- Currently reside in Umatilla County
- Complete the WSU Tri-Cities application for admission
- After completing the WSU Tri-Cities application for admission, complete the I-82 Advantage application
* Both applications must be submitted in order to qualify for the program.
Completing the WSU Tri-Cities application for admission is required before completing the I-82 Advantage application.
For the full cost of attendance at all WSU campuses, visit WSU Tuition and Expenses.
Washington Border Bill
(Another option for those living in specific Oregon counties. Application also required for this option.)
The State of Washington’s Border Bill allows Oregon residents who live in specified counties, or who have recently moved to Washington from those counties, to attend WSU Tri-Cities part-time (8 credits or less per semester) and pay resident tuition rates. The specific Oregon counties whose residents are eligible for this benefit are: Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Gilliam, Hood River, Morrow, Multnomah, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco and Washington.
Become a Coug
Apply to WSU Tri-Cities before applying for the I-82 Advantage program. The I-82 Advantage allows students from Umatilla County to take courses at the cost of in-state tuition rates.
I-82 Advantage Program
Umatilla county residents applying to WSU Tri-Cities should also make sure to complete the I-82 Advantage program application.
Apply for Scholarships
Students applying to WSU Tri-Cities should also make sure to complete the WSU Tri-Cities scholarship application by May 1.