Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) is comprised of 15 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Under the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program, undergraduate students from Idaho may enroll in participating institutions in other western states at a reduced tuition rate. For more information, contact Dana Kelly, State Board of Education, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0037, (208) 334-2270, or the WICHE website.
Western Regional Graduate Programs
This program provides Idaho residents an opportunity to enroll at a reduced cost in a limited number of high quality distinctive graduate programs not available in Idaho. For more information, contact Western Regional Graduate Program, WICHE, 3035 Center Green Drive, Boulder, Colorado, 80301, (303) 541-0210.
Professional Student Exchange Program
The Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education enables students to enroll in an out-of-state professional optometry program at a reduced cost. For more information, contact Dana Kelly, State Board of Education, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, Idaho 83720-0037, (208) 332-1574.
Professional Student Exchange Program Application (Word Doc)
Consent and Waiver Form (Two signed originals required)
Idaho Residency Determination Worksheet
How WICHE Determines Which Applicants Will Recieve Support.
The PSEP scholarship deadline is October 15. The October 15 postmark deadline is firm. No late applications will be accepted.
