Financial Aid

Welcome to the University of Washington's Office of Student Financial Aid
Whether you attend our Seattle, Tacoma, or Bothell campuses, you're in the right place to get all the information you need on qualifying for, applying for and receiving financial aid. We encourage you to explore the many scholarship, grant, loan, and work-study options available that help make paying for college as affordable as possible.

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2012-13 Financial Aid
The 2012-13 FAFSA is available as of January 1, 2012. The UW's priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is February 28. Don't wait until the last minute - file early. You may use estimated taxes if you or your parents have not yet filed your taxes for 2011. The UW's school code is 003798.

7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA
First time FAFSA filer? Confused or having trouble completing the FAFSA? View the video 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA to help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. (Use IE 8 or Chrome for best results)

Net Price Calculator
Visit our Net Price Calculator to help you estimate your financial aid.

Winter Quarter Aid Disbursement
Financial aid for Winter quarter will begin disbursing on December 28. Aid is first disbursed to your student account to pay your tuition and fees. Any remaining balance will be sent to your bank if you have signed up for direct deposit and should be available beginning January 3. For additional information on aid disbursement, see How to Receive your Financial Aid.

Satisfactory Academic Progress
Effective Autumn 2011, the satisfactory academic progress policy has changed. Please review the new policies for undergraduate and graduate students. If you have questions, check with a financial aid counselor.

Financial Aid Status on MyUW
You can view your Financial Aid Status on MyUW to see your award details, accept your aid, view messages, and check on the status of documents you have submitted to our office.

2011-12 Financial Aid
The Priority Filing Deadline for 2011-12 has passed but you may still file a FAFSA as a late applicant. Carefully read all of the information about the application process and send/transmit your 2011-12 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA as soon as possible. You must list the "University of Washington-Seattle" Code #003798.