Giving

Can I give you my gift in person?

Yes! Visit the CWI Foundation office at the College’s Nampa Campus Administration Building in Room 101 to make a donation in person.

Can I provide multiple matching gifts and challenges on CWI Giving Day?

On CWI Giving Day, donors may only make one matching gift and one challenge and can give to up to five different designation areas at a time.

How can I help CWI Giving Day succeed?

Spread the word! Let your friends, family, and colleagues know that you’ve made a gift and encourage them to give, too. Post on your social media accounts tagging College of Western Idaho using the hashtag, #cwigivingday. Whatever method you choose, your...

How do challenges and matches work?

Challenge gifts have been pledged by generous donors to College of Western Idaho. Each challenge, once the goal is met, will release an additional donation. Goals can be based on the number of donors, or the amount of dollars raised.

Matching gifts are...

How do I decide where to give?

There are over 20 giving opportunities available during CWI Giving Day. The choice is yours! Each time you make a gift online, you can direct your gift to up to five different designations.  

Is my gift tax deductible?

Yes! The CWI Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our taxpayer identification number is ​#27-1159705​.

Will my gift qualify for the Idaho Education Tax Credit?

Donations to the CWI Foundation may qualify for a 50% tax credit for Idaho residents — a reduction in the actual tax you owe.

Your tax benefit is dependent on your personal income level and filing status. Please consult your tax advisor to learn more.

Residency

What does District Residency or Out-of-District mean?

District residency is based on the county, not the state, of residence. A student can be both an in-state residence and be an out-of-district resident.

College of Western Idaho (CWI) community college district is comprised of Ada County and Canyon counties. CWI is also a part...

What if my residency status is incorrect or I recently moved in-district?

If your residency status is incorrect or you recently moved in-district, you can submit a Residency Redetermination Form with the required documentation and the College will review your residency status.

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What is the Certificate of Residency process?

The student will fill out the form and send it to their county of residence. Once the county receives the form, they will attempt to verify the student’s residency. Once the form has been reviewed, College of Western Idaho and the student will be notified if the form was approved or...

What is the deadline for submitting the Certificate of Residency Form to the county?

A Certificate of Residency form and all supporting documentation must be submitted to the county prior to Dec. 1 for fall semester and May 1 for spring semester.

Idaho Counties – Certificate of Residency...

What is the difference between out-of-district and in-district tuition?

Students who reside in Idaho and are in-district residents (per Idaho Statute 33-2110B) of Ada, Canyon, Twin Falls, Jerome, Bonneville, and Kootenai counties are considered in-district students. The community colleges in Idaho receive funding from these counties through property taxes and its...

Why am I being billed as an out-of-state student?

Students being billed at the out-of-state or international student rate are charged more per credit because the College does not receive additional funding from the State of Idaho to subsidize tuition. If you are an international student or an out-of-state student who resides in the state...

CWI Online

Are online classes at CWI comparable in quality to those taken in-person?

Yes, online classes offer the same level of quality as those taught in-person. Online faculty must complete an online instructor certification course and are exceptionally well trained to design and teach online courses. Many of the College's in-person instructors also teach online.