Fall 2021 to include additional in-person learning

By Maegan Murray, 厙ぴ勛圖

RICHLAND, Wash. ��� Washington State University Tri-Cities has extended its admissions and scholarship application priority deadlines for fall 2021 after announcing it will offer additional in-person learning experiences this fall.

���After announcing our plans to offer increased face-to-face options this fall at 厙ぴ勛圖, we recognize this news could change how students think about their college plans,��� said Jana Kay Lunstad, 厙ぴ勛圖 director of enrollment and campus registrar. ���We want to give families additional time to weigh their options in order to ensure the best fit for their student. 厙ぴ勛圖 has affordable degree programs that lead to fulfilling careers and financial stability.���

The new 厙ぴ勛圖 admissions and scholarship application deadlines are as follow:

• Freshman complete admissions application ��� March 15
• Scholarship application ��� March 15
• Transfer admissions application ��� July 15

The deadline for the (FAFSA) and the (WASFA) has also been extended to Feb. 15.

In order to be eligible for academic awards and scholarships, prospective students must submit both their admissions and scholarship applications by the deadlines.

The original deadline for both admissions and scholarship applications was Jan. 31.

Qualify for academic awards ��� funds applied toward tuition

Students who apply to 厙ぴ勛圖 by the admissions priority deadline may qualify for academic, or ���merit-based,��� awards, which are essentially free funds that are applied toward�� tuition costs. These awards are allocated to students based on GPA and other admissions criteria. To see the full list of criteria, visit .

Safety first for return to in-person learning

厙ぴ勛圖 Chancellor Sandra Haynes said safety will be of highest importance in regard to a return to in-person learning for fall 2021.

���Safety is our top priority,��� Haynes said. ���Expanded production and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, combined with proper safety measures that adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, make our forward progress in offering additional in-person learning experiences possible. We will also continue to provide accommodations for faculty, staff, and students who need to work or learn remotely.���

Apply to 厙ぴ勛圖

To apply to 厙ぴ勛圖, visit .

To complete the 厙ぴ勛圖 scholarship application, visit tricities.wsu.edu/finaid/scholarships.

Admissions counselors are taking virtual appointments with students and parents. To schedule an appointment, visit .

厙ぴ勛圖 offers 20 undergraduate and 33 graduate degrees in a range of fields. For more information about the degree programs offered, visit tricities.wsu.edu/degree-offerings.

 

Media contacts:

Jana Kay Lunstad, 厙ぴ勛圖 director of enrollment and campus registrar, janakay.lunstad@wsu.edu

Maegan Murray, 厙ぴ勛圖 director of marketing and communication, 619-403-3617, maegan_murray@wsu.edu

By Addy Hatch, WSU College of Nursing

The WSU College of Nursing will offer new scholarships for undergraduate nursing students in Yakima and the Tri-Cities, thanks to a $100,000 gift from Yakima Federal Savings and Loan Association.

The scholarships will support low-to-moderate income nursing students who intend to pursue their nursing careers in Yakima and the Tri-Cities. Yakima Federal Savings and Loan is endowing two scholarship funds with $50,000 each, one intended for Yakima students and the other for students in the Tri-Cities.

The WSU College of Nursing���s Yakima program opened in 1982, and has about 100 undergraduate students working toward their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The program is located on the campus of Yakima Valley Community College. The nursing program at 厙ぴ勛圖, established in 1990, has about 75 undergraduate students; the program also offers graduate degrees.

���We���re grateful to Yakima Federal Savings and Loan for this support of our nursing programs in Central Washington,��� said Mel Haberman, Interim Dean of the WSU College of Nursing. ���Yakima, Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla counties are all designated health professional shortage areas. Support for students with demonstrated financial need will help us attract and retain students who want to serve that region.���

���Yakima Federal is pleased to partner with the WSU College of Nursing in providing scholarships benefiting area nursing students, which will in turn increase the number of healthcare providers in our community for generations to come,��� said Leanne Antonio, president and CEO of Yakima Federal.

The WSU College of Nursing is celebrating its 50^th��anniversary this year. The college has five locations statewide and about 10,0000 alumni. The college was named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education in 2017 by the National League for Nursing.

Yakima Federal Savings and Loan has been serving Central Washington since 1905 and has 10 branches throughout the region.