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The Catamount Commitment

A Promise to Make College More Affordable for Every Catamount

At Western Carolina University, we believe every student deserves the chance to earn a high-quality education without being held back by cost.

The Catamount Commitment is our pledge to help make that possible — providing meaningful financial support to help you focus on your future, not your finances.

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What It Is

The Catamount Commitment is a scholarship and aid program designed to make earning your degree at WCU more affordable. It’s our way of investing in you — your goals, your education, and your path forward. Qualified students receive financial support that can be combined with other scholarships or aid — helping lower the total cost of attendance and ensuring WCU remains one of the best values in higher education.

Who Is Eligible?

The Catamount Commitment supports full-time students earning their first undergraduate degree at WCU. Eligibility depends on your student type

First-Year Students

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You may qualify if you're:

1. Starting college for the first time
2. Coming from high school or Early College
3. Enrolling as a first-year student

(Available to both in-state and out-of-state students.)

Transfer Students

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You may qualify if you’re:

1. A graduate of a North Carolina Community College
2. Completing an associate’s degree
3. Transferring directly to WCU within one year

(Transfer eligibility applies only to NCCC graduates.)