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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