Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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Western Undergraduate Exchange at NAU


A quality education at a reduced tuition rate

If you live in the western US, you could attend Northern Arizona University for nearly 40% less than the out-of-state tuition rate.

Through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program, students from 14 western states as well as certain US territories can receive a reduced tuition rate attending NAU. All majors at the Flagstaff mountain campus are eligible for the reduced rate.

Why WUE at NAU?

1. There is no additional application

2. All undergraduate majors at NAU are covered

3. Students can receive additional scholarships to lower their tuition cost even more

Save more at NAU

1. Eligible western residents automatically receive a 40% savings on out-of-state tuition

2. NAU also guarantees an additional scholarship award on top of WUE

3. Students then file their FAFSA* for even more financial aid savings

*Undocumented students who are ineligible to complete the FAFSA can complete the CSS profile.

Who is eligible for NAU’s WUE tuition rate?

US States

  • Alaska
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
  • Oregon
  • South Dakota
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

US Territories

  • American Somoa
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
  • Territory of Guam