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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Limited Operations
Financial Aid has limited hours of operation to allow staff time to process applications and documents in a timely manner.
beginning April 17th, hours for in-person and telephone assistance are:
* Mon and Fri 9 am - 5 pm
* Tues, Wed & Thu 12 noon - 5 pm

2012-13 Awards
Awards for the upcoming aid year (Summer 12 - Spring 13) are available for incoming freshmen and graduate students. Check MyUW Financial Aid Status to see your award details, accept your aid, view messages, and check on the status of documents you have submitted to our office.

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.

2012-13 Financial Aid
The Priority Filing Deadline for 2012-13 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 2012-13 FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA as soon as possible. You must list the "University of Washington-Seattle" Code #003798.

Financial Aid Estimator | Net Price Calculator
Undergraduate students may use our Financial Aid Estimator | Net Price Calculator to assist them in calculating their estimated financial aid awards.

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)

IRS Data Retrieval
For the 2012-13 FAFSA, you can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import federal tax information. Watch this video to learn how to use this tool.

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.