Tuesday, August 27 – Financial Aid eRefunds begin processing (1-3 days to reach account)
Wednesday, August 28 – Financial Aid paper check refunds begin processing
Monday, September 2 – Labor Day (Most UW Offices Closed)
Friday, September 13 – Student Account Balances Due
Learn more about financial aid disbursement and refunds.
You can still complete your 2024-25 FAFSA®! Though you may not have your financial aid before your student account balance is due, we continue processing FASFAs for enrolled students throughout the academic year.
Read more about applying for and receiving financial aid with a Better FAFSA®.
Getting Started
What will it cost?
Your cost of attendance (COA) is an ESTIMATE of what it will cost you to cover the expenses of attending UW-Madison. Your COA includes more than just tuition and fees - click below to learn what's included or try our Net Price Calculator.
How to apply?
Learn how to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), apply for scholarships using the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH), and more.
Connect with Us!
The whole team at OSFA is here to help you navigate the financial aid process to get the most out of your experience at UW-Madison. Reach out and let us know what we can do for you!
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