Freshman 15 is a new scholarship designed to make starting college at WSU Tech more affordable. For Spring 2027, qualifying new students can receive tuition coverage for up to 15 credit hours of eligible General Education courses.

Whether you’re exploring your options, completing prerequisites for a program, earning transferable college credit, or considering Shocker Pathway, Freshman 15 can help you take the next step. Start with General Education courses and connect with a WSU Tech advisor to find the academic or career pathway that’s right for you.

• Available for the Spring 2027 semester only.
• Covers tuition for up to 15 credit hours of eligible General Education courses taken during Spring 2027.
• Students must enroll in at least 6 credit hours.
• Available to qualifying new adult, degree- or credential-seeking WSU Tech students, including students who previously attended WSU Tech or WATC through high school dual-credit or concurrent enrollment programs.
• Students must meet applicable admission and course prerequisite requirements.
• Students must meet applicable federal financial aid eligibility requirements.
• Scholarship covers tuition only. Books, supplies, digital resource fees, and other associated costs are not included.
• Scholarship applies only to designated General Education courses.
• Scholarship is redeemable only at WSU Tech, has no cash value, and cannot be applied to future semesters.
• Final eligibility is determined by WSU Tech Enrollment and Financial Aid.

To qualify for Freshman 15, students must:

• Be a new adult WSU Tech student beginning an eligible degree or credential program in Spring 2027.
• Enroll in at least 6 credit hours of eligible coursework.
• Meet applicable WSU Tech admission and course requirements.
• Meet applicable federal financial aid eligibility requirements, including citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements.

Previously enrolled in high school? You may still qualify!
Students who previously earned college credits through WSU Tech or WATC while attending high school are eligible to apply, provided they meet all other scholarship requirements.

Please note: Freshman 15 is not available to students currently enrolled in high school through dual-credit or concurrent enrollment programs. The scholarship applies exclusively to eligible courses taken during Spring 2027 and does not extend to subsequent semesters.

All awards are subject to final eligibility verification by WSU Tech Enrollment and Financial Aid.

Have questions about Freshman 15 or which courses are right for you? Connect with one of our advisors below.

WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 • Chicago, IL 60604
https://www.hlcommission.org/ • 800.621.7440

Students interested in this program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.