We believe students from all economic backgrounds should have the opportunity to attend the University of Washington. Finances should not be a barrier to getting a world-class education. Whether you attend our Seattle, Tacoma, or Bothell campuses, you’re in the right place to explore the many scholarship, grant, loan and work-study options available that help make paying for college as affordable as possible.
If you are experiencing any difficulties or delays in applying for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or accessing a previously submitted FAFSA, please contact our office and speak with a financial aid counselor. We are here to help you navigate all the federal financial aid applications and systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am admitted to UW - what are the next steps?
Congratulations New Husky! We understand you and your parent(s) may have many questions about the financial aid process. We hope that this page will help you find the answers to your questions.
How do I apply for 2025-26?
All students are required to apply for financial aid every year. Start the process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and entering our school code of 003798.
UW’s priority filing date: For the 2025-26 year, the FAFSA/WASFA priority filing date has been extended to February 28, 2025. Your 2025-2026 FAFSA should be received by the federal processor no later than February 28, 2025 for priority consideration of all of our aid programs.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA will ask about 2023 tax information. For more details about how to complete the form, please see this page.
For more information, please visit our web page Applying for Aid.
For assistance with completing the form please review Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel: FAFSA Videos.
Undocumented Students/Other Select Applicants:
For 2025-26 school year, complete the WASFA Application by the UW’s priority filing date of February 28, 2025 to be considered for state and institutional need-based aid. The WASFA form will be available starting in December, 2024.
How do I get in contact with a Financial Aid counselor?
There are multiple ways you can get in touch with us. You can get in contact with our financial aid counselors by calling 206-543-6101 during our phone service hours, or by emailing us at osfa@uw.edu.
In-person advising – Room 105 Schmitz Hall:
Monday – Wednesday
11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Counselors are also available by Phone:
Monday – Friday
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
If you have questions regarding our processing time, or email response time, please see our current processing times on this page.
My contributor does not have SSN. Can I complete the FAFSA?
Department of Education has resolved the issue for students whose family members include a parent or spouse without a Social Security Number (SSN) unable to access the FAFSA. Families should now be able to access and complete the FAFSA. If you were unable to complete the filing of your FAFSA because one or more of your contributors did not have a SSN, please attempt to file your FAFSA now.
What can I do if my income or my family’s income has changed?
We understand this is a challenging and difficult time and there is much uncertainty right now. We are here to help. If you are experiencing a change in your or your family’s income, please let us know by providing additional information about your situation.
If your parent(s) are experiencing a change in their financial situation, please have them complete the Revision Request for Change in Financial Situation.
All our forms can be found on our forms page.
More answers to frequently asked questions can be found here. If these FAQ’s do not help address your question, then please contact us.
