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Weber State University is proud to support and empower students from all journeys, including Immigrants, Asylum seekers, and Refugees, as we work together toward a world without barriers to access and success in higher education.

Future students granted asylum or refugee status can apply to Weber State University using the domestic student application.

Immigrant students without U.S. citizenship or a Green Card can apply to Weber State through the domestic application.

Refugee and asylee students can find additional application details on this webpage, while international students should use the international application process.

• IMMIGRANTS

  Making Your Experience Affordable

  Weber State takes pride in offering low tuition, and eligible immigrant students have additional options to help pay for school, including HB144 and private scholarships.

  HB 144: Non-Resident Tuition Waiver for Immigrant Students

  Utah House Bill 144 (passed in 2002) allows eligible immigrant students to pay in-state tuition rates at Utah colleges and universities, including Weber State University, even without residency status.

  Eligibility for HB 144

  To qualify, students must:

  • Attend a Utah High School: Complete three or more consecutive years of attendance.
  • Graduate: Earn a Utah high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Enrollment Date: Not enrolled at a Utah college or university before fall 2002.
  • Immigration Status: File or plan to file for legal immigration status when eligible.

   

  HB 118: Residency Requirements for In-state Tuition

  Allows international students who attend a Utah high school for 3 or more years and graduate from a Utah high school (or GED in Utah) to qualify for resident tuition (not resident status, but resident tuition). Students need to fill out the Non-Resident Waiver Application to apply, then also provide an official transcript showing they have graduated, to qualify.

  Eligibility for HB 118

  • Is a foreign national legally admitted to the United States.
  • Attended high school in this state for three or more years.
  • Graduated from a high school in this state or received the equivalent of a high school diploma in this state.
     

  Please visit the International Student Center for more information at International Student Admissions.

  Additional Information For DACA Recipients

  DACA, Dreamers and other students can apply for the Non-Resident Tuition Exemption Affidavit (HB144) in their student portal through the .

• ASYLEES & REFUGEES

  Making Your Experience Affordable

  Weber State takes pride in offering low tuition, and eligible immigrant students have additional options to help pay for school, including HB144 and private scholarships.

  Effective May 3, 2023, HB 102 allows refugees, asylum seekers, and other non-citizens to immediately pay in-state tuition at Utah’s public colleges and universities.

  Students must meet R512 residency requirements and qualify under one of the following immigration statuses:

  • Granted a special immigrant visa.
  • Granted refugee status or have submitted a good faith application for refugee status.
  • Granted humanitarian parole or have submitted a good faith application for humanitarian parole.
  • Granted temporary protected status or have submitted a good faith application for it.
  • Granted asylum or have submitted a good faith application for asylum.
  • Granted permanent resident status or have applied for it.

   

  To apply for in-state tuition under HB 102, complete the Utah Residency Tuition Reclassification application.

Overall Information

All questions about applications, scholarships, financial assistance and more can be directed to Access and Resources at 801-626-7470 or