"Create an accomplishments résumé that includes all of your achievements and the details associated with them. This way, it will be easier to provide complete information, such as how many hours of community service you did, when completing scholarship applications."
—Renee Rehder, senior associate director for scholarships at Boise State University
The rising cost of college is no secret—especially for students looking to go out of state. Fortunately, many states offer reciprocity agreements that allow students to attend college out of state while paying in-state tuition. This map represents the four major tuition reciprocity compacts in the United States, plus some other opportunities.
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC do not belong to any reciprocity compact, but they offer tuition discounts all their own. Contact your counselor or prospective school’s financial aid department for more info.
Two states—North Dakota and South Dakota—belong to both the Western Undergraduate Exchange and Midwestern Student Exchange.
"Consider applying for scholarships as your part-time job. Instead of waiting tables on the weekends, spend your extra time applying for all types of scholarships. Remember, even smaller scholarship amounts can make a big dent in your college financing!"
—Renee Rehder, senior associate director for scholarships at Boise State University
A Financial Aid Story
- Estimated costs for 2015–2016: $23,679*
- Expected Family Contribution: $0
- Financial Need: $23,679
- *Full-time out-of-state tuition plus double-occupancy room/board and 20-meal plan.
State awards, private scholarships, and institutional funds helped make up Tim’s financial aid package:
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (in-state tuition voucher) $5,158
- Scholarship from Tim’s church $2,500
- Presidential Scholarship $3,000
- Pell Grant $5,550
- Federal Student Loan $5,550
- Federal Work-Study $3,550
- Total Financial Aid Package $25,308
- Tim can use leftover funds to reduce his loans or purchase books and supplies.
