Complete the FAFSA each year by January 15 to be considered for priority financial aid.
Undocumented students/other select applicants should complete the WASFA by January 15th also.
The FAFSA/WASFA priority filing date has been extended to February 28, 2025 due to changes to the FAFSA application for 2025-26.
Application process
Complete a financial aid application. We will notify you if additional information is required.
Aid offer process
We start preparing aid offers in the spring before the next academic year begins. Check your UW email for your notice of aid offer.
Maintain eligibility
Once you have been offered your financial aid, you must meet certain eligibility requirements to keep it.
Summer quarter
Summer Quarter is the first quarter of the academic year. Aid is available, but the types and amounts of are limited.