What is Wyoming's Hathaway Scholarship?

The Hathaway Scholarship provides merit-based tuition awards to Wyoming high school graduates at UW or Wyoming community colleges — four tiers based on GPA and ACT. See uwyo.edu.

Should I take federal or private student loans in Wyoming?

Exhaust federal loans and Wyoming's Hathaway Scholarship before any private loan. Federal loans offer income-driven repayment and forgiveness. Apply at studentaid.gov first.

Does Wyoming have a student loan forgiveness program?

Wyoming does not have a broad state forgiveness program. Wyoming public employees and teachers may qualify for federal PSLF and Teacher Loan Forgiveness — see studentaid.gov.

What is in-state tuition at the University of Wyoming?

Visit uwyo.edu for current published rates. Wyoming's in-state tuition is among the lower rates nationally for a flagship public university.

How do I compare private student loans in Wyoming?

After Hathaway Scholarship and federal loans, compare private lenders on APR, repayment, and cosigner release.

Student Loans in Wyoming

Wyoming's Hathaway Scholarship provides merit-based tuition awards to Wyoming high school graduates attending the University of Wyoming or Wyoming community colleges — funded by Wyoming's endowment income. The University of Wyoming offers competitive in-state tuition, and Wyoming residents benefit from a low-cost public higher education system relative to many other states.

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