What is the mywsu online student portal?
This allows individuals to sign in to myWSU and view a student’s official WSU records, including financial account balances, financial aid, class schedules, grades and much more.
Why is parent/family involvement important at WSU?
WSU cares about our students. Parent/family and supporter involvement is an important step to ensure your Coug is supported and on track. We’re here to help you help your #FutureCoug! NOTICE: At Washington State University, we continue to carefully evaluate wellness and safety concerns related to COVID-19.
How do I Find my WSU grades and financial aid information?
This is done by going to my.WSU.edu > Profile > Third Party Access to set up a WSU friend ID. This allows you to view your student’s account balance, financial aid information, and grades—depending on what options they select for you.
Who has access to WSU information systems?
Access to WSU information systems is restricted to faculty, staff, students, and other individuals explicitly authorized by WSU. Use of this system is subject to all policies and procedures set forth by WSU.
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Explore Pullman
Register to learn about WSU and take a guided or self-guided campus tour!
Coming to Campus
Coming to campus is exciting! Here are a few ways you can be familiar with campus to support them on this part of their adventure.
Get 1:1 Assistance
If you would like to connect with your student’s personal admission counselor, just reach out!
Parents: Welcome to the Access Center!
The Access Center is pleased and excited to work with you to make your student's transition to higher education as smooth as possible.
Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA)
Because of The Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA), your experience as a parent or guardian will be different from the K-12 system. At the high school level, the relationship was between the school district and the parents; at the college level, the relationship is between the college and the student.
Visiting Us
Notice: The Access Center staff is currently working remotely. For the time being, please email access.center@wsu.edu and we will respond via email as quickly as possible. Our staff is currently conducting meetings via Zoom.
How To Access Third Party Account
In order to log-in to your student’s third party account, you will need to log into MyWSU and sign in with your third party account credentials. If you do not have third party account credentials, please click here to access step-by-step instructions on how to complete Third Party Access setup.
What is Third Party Access?
Students can choose to share their university information with their parents, guardians or other third party through “Third Party Access.” This allows individuals to sign in to myWSU and view a student’s official WSU records, including financial account balances, financial aid, class schedules, grades and much more.
Benefits of Third Party Access
Third party access can be a huge time saver. Once this access has been granted to an individual he/she can:
How Do I Get Third Party Access?
Third Party Access requires steps by both the student and individual seeking access. Please click here to watch step by step instructions on how to complete Third Party Access setup.
How Long Does The Access Last For?
Third Party Access expires five years after it was granted or it can be removed by the student at anytime.
How Do I Remove Third Party Access?
Third Party Access can be removed by the student at anytime. Please click here to watch step by step instructions on how to remove Third Party Access once it has been granted.
How to contact Parent PLUS for a loan?
Federal direct loans — If you have any questions about your Parent PLUS credit decision (denial of credit, loan amounts, etc.), call the federal Student Loan Support Center toll-free at 1-800-557-7394.
Why is my parent denied a parent plus loan?
A parent borrower who is denied a Direct Parent PLUS Loan because of adverse credit information has certain rights and options. A parent may take the following actions to see if the loan may still be approved: Appeal the credit decision: Appeal directly to Federal Direct Loan (FDL) Program.
How much can a parent borrow on a PLUS loan?
Parent PLUS loan amounts will vary widely. You parent can borrow as much as they like as long as they are not exceeding your total cost of attendance. To figure out how much to borrow, follow this equation: Total annual cost of attendance — Other aid awarded = $ parent is allowed to borrow.
