Meal plan assistance for Pell-eligible first-year students

Washington State University Pullman has been selected to participate in a new pilot program called EATT with Cougs! This program, funded through the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), is designed to support student food security.

Eligibility

Students must meet all of the following criteria:

  • At least 18 years old
  • A WSU Pullman first‑year student
  • Living on campus
  • Identified by Student Financial Services as meeting Pell Grant eligibility through the FAFSA or WAFSA

What Students Will Receive

If they choose to enroll, students will receive:

  • $500 in supplemental dining dollars for use this semester
  • Access to educational programming through a short online Canvas course (approximately 3–5 hours)

They may also opt in to additional programming, including:

  • Selected CougMoney Matters financial modules (2–3 hours)
  • Invest in Cougs financial wellness sessions

All students in the program will complete a brief pre‑survey and post‑survey (about 10 minutes each).

Important Dates

Students who complete enrollment will receive their $500 dining dollars during the first week of April. Funds may be used at any WSU Dining Services location.

Enrollment — and allocation of dining dollars — is first‑come, first‑served.

Please encourage students to complete the enrollment form by Wednesday, March 4.

If you or your student has questions, please contact student.care@wsu.edu.

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