Tuition Reduction for Non-Resident Refugees and Asylees

Students are eligible to pay reduced tuition and fees if they are classified as a refugee/asylee by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Spouses and dependent children are also eligible for this reduction.

The reduction does not grant bona fide Washington residency; however, it reduces the amount of the non-resident portion of tuition. The waiver is restricted to individuals who reside in Washington State.

For additional information, please reference the Washington Administrative Code, section 478-161-020.

Application Process

Students that believe they meet the requirements of this form must complete the Tuition Reduction for Non-Resident Refugees and Asylees Application Form. Students applying based on their own refugee or asylee status must provide documentation verifying the approval of their refugee or asylee status. Students requesting this exemption as the spouse or dependent child of an individual holding refugee or asylee status must provide verification of the individual’s status and their own dependent status.

Application Periods and Deadlines

Tuition reduction forms requesting for the change in tuition status must be submitted by the 30th day of the quarter for which this request is made. Applications sent after this deadline will be rejected. There is no retroactive backdating for in-state tuition. Review the Application and Paperwork Submissions webpage for specific application period dates and deadlines.

UW Tacoma Students Only

UW Tacoma Registrar’s Office
Mattress Factory 253
Box 358400
Tacoma, WA 98402

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