<p>This isn't really financial aid, but this is a network that gives students in 15 western states the ability to get reduced tuition at some (not all) public colleges in neighboring states. Generally the tutions are 1.5 x the in-state tuition -- so if in-state tuition is $4000, WUE tuition will be $6000 -- whereas out of state tuition for the same school might be $12K or more. </p>
<p>The web site is here:
<a href="http://www.wiche.edu/sep/wue/%5B/url%5D">http://www.wiche.edu/sep/wue/</a></p>
<p>For higher stat students, this brings many safety schools into the "financial" safety range as well; for B & C students, this opens up a lot of doors beyond the borders of your home state. </p>
<p>For example, here are some tuitions:</p>
<p>California Maritime Academy:
In State: $3240
Out of State: $13,410
WUE: $4860</p>
<p>Colorado State University:
In State: $3216
Out of State: $14,377
WUE: $4824</p>
<p>This is something I wish I'd known about earlier - so I'm sharing it now.</p>