WICHE collaborates with 12 Western states and Pacific Island jurisdictions to provide a solution. Through the Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP), students pursuing careers in 10 health fields – ranging from optometry to dentistry to veterinary medicine – may enroll in participating programs across state lines and receive substantial tuition support from their home state or territory.
Scholarship Details
- Available through WICHE’s Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP)
- Supports students in 10 health-related fields (e.g., dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine)
- Provides tuition support when attending participating out-of-state professional schools
- Partnered with 12 Western states and Pacific Island jurisdictions
- Students can save between $36,500 to $142,800 over the course of their degree
- Reduces out-of-state tuition, which can be over 300% higher than in-state rates
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a resident of a participating WICHE state or Pacific Island jurisdiction
- Must be pursuing a degree in one of the 10 eligible health care fields
- Must apply for admission to a participating out-of-state program
- May need to meet additional requirements set by their home state or territory
Application Process
- Visit the WICHE PSEP website to view participating states and eligible health programs
- Check the specific requirements and application deadlines for your home state
- Apply directly to the participating out-of-state professional school
- Submit a PSEP application to your home state’s certifying office
- If approved, your home state will provide tuition support to the participating institution on your behalf
Through PSEP, a student can save between $36,500 to $142,800 on tuition over the duration of a health degree study. By participating in PSEP, Western states and territories benefit by inspiring and compelling graduates to return home to practice and bolster the professional health care workforce of their communities.
