Reciprocity/Student Exchange Agreements

Through state-level reciprocity and other student exchange agreements, some Washington students may be eligible to enroll at colleges and universities in other states and pay lower tuition rates. Out-of-state students may have similar opportunities to enroll at Washington colleges and universities.

The Higher Education Coordinating Board reports to the Legislature and Governor every two years on the status of these student exchange opportunities. Three of the largest exchange programs, sponsored by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), allow Washington residents to enroll in eligible programs in 14 western states at reduced tuition rates. In addition, Washington has a separate reciprocity agreement with Idaho.

Key Fact

• More than 2,700 Washington students enrolled in out-of-state colleges and universities through WICHE student exchange programs in academic year 2004-2005.
  

Reports

2005 Report on Reciprocity and Other Student Exchange Agreements (January 2005)
WICHE 2002-03 Overview (December 2003)
2001-02 Overview of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (January 2003)
2003 Report on Reciprocity Agreements and Other Student Exchange Options (January 2003)
Border County Pilot Project: Review and Recommendations (December 2001)
2001 Report on Reciprocity Agreements and Other Student Exchange Options (January 2001)

Links

WICHE Student Exchange Programs

State Laws and Rules

State Statute – RCW 28B.15.750

For more information, contact:
Patty Mosqueda
Phone: 360.753.7863