Office of Student Financial Aid

The 2024-25 FAFSA® has been delayed and will not be available until sometime in December 2023.

UW–Madison will not have a FAFSA® Priority Date for 2024-25.

Read more about applying for financial aid with a Better FAFSA®.

FAFSA Frenzy has been moved to the Spring Term, January – March 2024.

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!

Office Hours & Events

News

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    As you may have heard, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision blocking the Biden Administration from moving forward with their one-time student debt relief plan. This means that all Federal Direct Loan payments …

  • Thank You for Your Day of the Badger Support!

    Alumni and friends of the University of Wisconsin-Madison came together to support the university and many of its initiatives March 28-29 for Day of the Badger. UW Financial Aid is humbled by the generosity shown …

  • UW–Madison introduces pathway to debt-free education for Pell-eligible state students

    The University of Wisconsin­–Madison has long been committed to ensuring that an education at the state’s flagship public institution is affordable and accessible for Wisconsin residents. Today, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announces a significant strengthening of …

  • FAFSA Frenzy 2022

    Fridays are for FAFSA & Financial Aid help! October 1st is a big day at the Office of Student Financial Aid each year – it’s the day the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) …

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