Eligibility for Services
Therapy Services Eligibility
The services of the Counseling and Wellness Center are provided at no additional cost beyond the Student Wellness Services Fee.
Students are eligible for ongoing individual or group therapy through Western's Counseling and Wellness Center during the main academic year if they meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in 1 or more credit for the current quarter
- Paid the Student Wellness Services Fee for the current quarter
- Located in WA state
If not taking classes over the summer, students may access summer services if they meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Enrolled at Western for the previous spring quarter
- Enrolled for the upcoming fall quarter
- Paid the Student Wellness Services Fee for the summer quarter
- Located in WA state
Please note that general eligibility for therapy services does not guarantee that a student will receive a specific requested therapy service, as clinical recommendations are made with the clinician’s professional judgment.
First-year or Transfer Student?
If you are a new Western student, please note that your eligibility for ongoing services begins on the first day of the first quarter for which you are registered.
Survivor Advocacy Services Eligibility
Students are eligible for ongoing survivor advocacy services if they are an enrolled Western student. They do not need to pay the Student Wellness Services Fee to access advocacy services.
Student Wellness Services Fee
The Student Wellness Services Fee (previously Health Services Fee) is a Mandatory Student Fee that was voted into action by the Associated Students. Each student who registers for six or more credits on the Bellingham campus will be charged the fee. Students who are enrolled in at least one credit can opt in to pay the Student Wellness Services Fee as well.
This fee provides a stable funding base for WWU's health and wellness related services by providing accessible mental health, medical, and wellness services to students. The fee supports staffing and operations in the Counseling and Wellness Center, Student Health Center, and the Office of Health Promotion and Student Resilience. These offices provide both clinical and educational services to Western students.
Manually Paying the Student Wellness Services Fee
To pay the Student Wellness Services Fee manually, call the Student Health Center at 360-650-3400 and ask to have the Authorization to Manually Bill the Student Wellness Services Fee Form sent to you through the MyWesternHealth patient portal.
Please note that it may take up to two weeks to process the form.