WRGP Program
Tuition Reduction for Out-of-State Graduate Students
The is an agreement among WICHE’s 16-member states and territories in the western United States, allowing WICHE region Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to attend select out-of-state graduate programs and pay only 150% of resident tuition.
Most Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ save an average of more than $15,000 per year. For a WRGP cost of attendance (COA) breakdown, visit the Financial Aid WRGP page.
States & Territories that Qualify for WRGP Tuition Reduction
| Alaska | Arizona | California | Colorado |
| Hawai'i | Idaho | Montana | Nevada |
| New Mexico | North Dakota | Oregon | South Dakota |
| U.S. Pacific Territories | Utah | Washington | Wyoming |
UM Qualifying Graduate Programs
eligible to award WRGP.
Application Process
No application is required, but the number of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ that can receive a WRGP tuition reduction is limited based on your program, which can provide details.
Qualifications
Students who qualify for WRGP:
- From a WICHE state/territory listed above
- Newly admitted to an eligible graduate program
WRGP Selection
If you qualify for WRGP, contact your Department. If your Department awards you WRGP status, they will notify the Graduate School. You will then need to send a copy of proof of residency from your WICHE state such as driver’s license or tax return to grad.school@umontana.edu.
*If selected for WRGP tuition reduction, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ cannot work toward gaining Montana residency for tuition purposes throughout the entirety of their program, unless they elect to forfeit WRGP status. Students who think they might want to attain residency are advised to begin that process immediately and not use the WRGP reduction.
- Common indicators that a student is working toward MT residency includes changing over their driver's license, vehicle registration, and/or voter registration. If you take one of these actions, you will not be eligible for the WRGP tuition reduction.