Student Exchange Programs

North Dakota public colleges and universities participate in exchange programs to help lower the amount of tuition that non-resident students typically pay. NDUS institutions participate in student exchange programs through the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC), and WICHE. If you have questions on any of the state grant, scholarship, reciprocity or student exchange programs, please contact the NDUS Financial Aid Office at ndfinaid@ndus.edu.

Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP)

Students from participating Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) states pay no more than 150 percent of in-state resident tuition to attend participating colleges and universities in select Midwestern states.  This student exchange program is referred to as the Midwestern Student Exchange Program (MSEP).  Contact the college you are attending to find out more about this student exchange program.WICHE is the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. 

WICHE Student Exchange Programs

WICHE’s student exchange programs provide access for students by lowering tuition costs for out-of-state students at participating colleges and universities in select western states and territories.  Student exchange programs include undergraduate, graduate and a select few professional programs of study.

• WICHE’S Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) – Undergraduate students from WICHE states can request a reduced tuition rate of 150 percent of the resident tuition at participating campuses.
• WICHE’S Western Regional Graduate Exchange (WRGP) – Graduate students from WICHE states may be eligible to enroll in available programs at participating institutions at resident tuition rates.