Western Washington University
Western Washington University tuition for the seven-quarter degree program is estimated to be $11,300 for residents of Washington State and $25,000 for non-residents. For the State of Washington resident requirements, please see WWU's registrar's office information.
 WWU Graduate School Tuition and Fees
For the first quarter of this program, students will attend classes on the WWU campus and live near the University; graduates will be responsible for their own housing and food costs during this time. The next four quarters students are provided housing at various locations on or near the Environmental Learning Center. The final two quarters students will live near WWU in Bellingham, and will provide their own housing. Students are responsible for their own health insurance (available through the University here), books and supplies, transportation, laptop and personal outdoor equipment.
North Cascades Institute
North Cascades Institute's Residency fee is $15,850. If all North Cascades Institute and Western Washington University Graduate School application materials are received by January 1st, student will receive a $500 residency fee discount. If all North Cascades Institute and Western Washington University Graduate School application materials are received by February 1st, student will receive $250 residency fee discount. Discounts are applied to the final residency quarter fees. North Cascades Institute also offers individual scholarships of up to $2000; please contact us for more details.
Students live at or nearby the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center during the four-quarter residency. There is no cost for housing, but students are responsible for their own meals (each living unit has a kitchen) unless they are working directly in a Learning Center youth or adult program. During the final two quarters of study, graduate students move to Bellingham at their own expense, to attend courses at WWU.
Students are required to have their own Internet-ready laptop computer (Mac preferred) to use during their residency at the Learning Center.
Students are strongly encouraged to have their own transportation. The Learning Center is remotely located along State Route 20 in North Cascades National Park. The nearest services (e.g., gas station, small grocer, post office) are 20 miles to the west. Bellingham is approximately 2.5 hours from the Learning Center, Seattle 3.5 hours.
Wilderness First Responder certification is required for this graduate program. You will need your WFR certificate prior to the start of the residency. The estimated cost for certification is $600-$800
Financial Aid and Other Important Links
Students will be eligible for educational loans through Western Washington University. Federal financial aid applications are available from Financial Aid Office. The financial aid application’s priority deadline is February 15. Be sure to mark work-study on the application if you are interested.
M.Ed. Financial Aid page
Other useful links:
WWU Financial Aid Office for Graduate Students
WWU Student Accounts Page
Students in Service
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
WWU Graduate Funding and Support
We suggest that you investigate other financial aid opportunities available through foundations, government grants, AmeriCorps, community groups, professional organizations, financial institutions and other sources.
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