Mandatory Fees


Fee Description

Purpose/Use of Funds

Governing Statute & Approval

23-24 Quarterly Rate

at full-time enrollment

Athletic Fee

Allows access to all athletic events for Ellensburg students.

RCW 28B.15.610 - Student voted fee

Ellensburg: $56

Center/Online: $0

Basic Needs Fee

Supports students experiencing trouble with food access, housing, and other circumstances that would hinder their academics and overall well-being.

RCW 28B.15.610 - Student voted fee

Ellensburg: $6

Center/Online: $0

Central Transit Fee

Supports access to local transit routes in and around Ellensburg.

RCW 28B.15.610 - Student voted fee

Ellensburg: $3

Center/Online: $0

Library Resources Fee

Supports costs associated with access and maintenance of all digital library resources and inter-library loan program.

RCW 28B.15.100 - Board approved fee

Ellensburg: $10 Center/Online: $10

Math & Writing Tutoring

Services Fee

Supports the labor costs of all peer tutors employed by the Learning Commons whose services are accessible by all CWU students either in person or through a virtual format.

RCW 28B.15.610 - Student voted fee

Ellensburg: $7.50 Center/Online: $7.50

MultiModal Fee

Supports access and maintenance of all online and virtual instructional delivery platforms.

RCW 28B.15.100 - Board approved fee

Ellensburg: $25 Center/Online: $25

Recreation Center Fee

Pays for the Recreation Center's portion of the bond payment on that building. Provides access to the Recreation Center to all Ellensburg students enrolled in at least 6 credits.

RCW 28B.15.041 - Student voted fee

Ellensburg: $117 Center/Online: $0

Services & Activities Fee

Used to support student programming and activities in all CWU locations.

RCW 28B.15.041 - Student voted fee

Ellensburg: $272.10 Center/Online: $272.10

Student Lobby Fee

Supports student lobbying activity in Olympia.

RCW 28B.15.610 - Student voted fee

Ellensburg: $2

Center/Online: $2

Student Technology Fee

Used for the purchase and maintenance of technology resources for general student use.

RCW 28B.15.051 - Student committee recommendations to Board of Trustees

Ellensburg: $30 Center/Online: $30

Student Union Building Fee

Pays for the Student Union portion of the bond payment on that building.

RCW 28B.15.041 - Student voted fee

Ellensburg: $74 Center/Online: $0

Telehealth, Medical & Counseling Fee

Provides access to Telehealth, Medical, and Counseling services for all CWU students.

RCW 28B.15.610 - Student voted fee

Ellensburg: $102.96 Center/Online: $102.96

Wellness Fee

Supports programming costs related to drug & alcohol intervention programs and wellness education.

RCW 28B.15.610 - Student voted fee

Ellensburg: $18 Center/Online: $0

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