Student Financial Aid

February 5, 2015

Fee-based programs

The University offers both state supported and fee-based degree programs. Students who are enrolled in most fee-based programs will use a different process to register for classes and pay for their courses than students in state supported programs. When interacting with counselors in the Financial Aid office it is helpful to identify yourself as a…


May 22, 2015

Financial Aid for WASFA Applicants

File your Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) yearly – Financial aid, through state and institutional funds, may be available to students who are not eligible for federal aid because of immigration status.  If your status is  undocumented, DACA recipient, or other select non-citizen, complete a WASFA between October 1 and by the UW’s…


April 8, 2015

Undergraduate grants

The University of Washington offers a full range of grant opportunities for students who qualify. Approximately $260 million in grants were received by our undergraduates in 2022-23. Although grant assistance is not the largest source of funds available, it is important to complete the FAFSA application in case you could be eligible for the programs…


Graduate and professional grants

The University of Washington offers a full range of grant opportunities for students who qualify. Although grant assistance is not the largest source of funds available, it is important to complete the FAFSA application in case you could be eligible for the programs below. Grants are federal, state and institutional funds awarded on the basis…


February 5, 2015

Welcome to Student Financial Aid

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…


Eligibility

Most of the financial aid programs we offer do have some common eligibility rules. To qualify for aid you must meet all of the following conditions: be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other eligible noncitizen. Some aid programs are available for international students. be admitted to the University in an approved degree or certificate…