The Hathaway Scholarship is Wyoming aid for students who complete the state’s high-school requirements and continue at the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college. A law signed in February 2026 raises awards beginning Fall 2026: per 12-credit semester, Honors rises to $2,360, Performance to $1,770, and Opportunity/Provisional to $1,180. The Hathaway Need Grant also increases for levels other than Honors.
Eligibility is based on graduating from a Wyoming high school—including approved homeschool or equivalency pathways—and meeting rigorous curriculum, GPA or test-score, residency, and level-specific criteria. Transfers who never activated Hathaway must send an official transcript and test scores for an initial eligibility review. Awards are prorated below 12 credits and may cover only part of tuition and fees.
To receive funds, tell the institution during admission that you plan to use Hathaway and submit documents before campus certification dates. Renewal depends on academic requirements, credits, time since graduation, and term limits; rules changed recently, so avoid tables published before 2026. The additional Need Grant has its own formula and may vary with documented need.
Compare your Hathaway level with your transcript and campus costs before selecting classes. UW or each community college confirms the level, covered charges, and disbursement schedule. Ask whether fees or housing count, what happens if you drop credits, and how the grant coordinates with Pell. The scholarship does not mean tuition and living costs are fully free; keep your certification and every award notice.
To begin, identify the program administrator and the financial-aid office that certifies your enrollment. Review the program profile and requirements; for an individual account, also use the responsible state agency. Before accepting funds, compare the award letter with an itemized campus budget.
Hathaway Scholarship y montos 2026 — University of Wyoming Student Financial Aid.
Hathaway Scholarship: información estatal — Wyoming Community College Commission.
Hathaway Act: programa estatal — Wyoming Legislature.
Information checked on October 12, 2026 against official sources. Eligibility does not guarantee an award: funding, deadlines, and college requirements can vary. Confirm the cycle, outstanding tasks, and net cost directly with the agency and your institution’s financial-aid office.
Use the Fall 2026 table and ask your campus to confirm your level; new amounts are based on 12 credits and are prorated.
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Hathaway Scholarship
Wyoming high-school graduation, curriculum, GPA/test scores, and residency by level; 2026–27 amounts rise and are based on 12 credits.
State student financial-aid program
University of Wyoming — Hathaway Scholarship
UW provides its operational table and file contacts; community colleges may have their own schedules and offices.
Public student financial-aid agency
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University of Wyoming Student Financial Aid · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Wyoming Community College Commission · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Wyoming Legislature · Accessed October 12, 2026
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University of Wyoming Student Financial Aid · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Wyoming Community College Commission · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Wyoming Community College Commission · Accessed October 12, 2026
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Official website of University of Wyoming — Hathaway Scholarship ↗
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Wyoming Legislature · Accessed October 12, 2026
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