Office of Student Financial Aid

Keep up to date with what we know through our Better FAFSA webpage!

Working on your 2024-25 FAFSA? Check out Applying for more information or Contact our team for help!

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

October
- October 8
  The Money HourFinancial Wellness12:00 PM, STARR Lab - 9th Floor, 333 East Campus Mall
- October 9
  Study Abroad Financial Aid Drop-In Advising2:00 PM, Resource Center (3rd Floor), Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
- October 16
  Independent Student Lunch11:30 AM, STARR Lab - 9th Floor, 333 East Campus Mall
November
- November 4
  Funding Study AbroadVirtual Info Session11:00 AM, Online
- November 6
  Office of Student Financial Aid Drop-In Advising Hours5:00 PM, 112 (In Lobby), Chadbourne Residence Hall

More events

News

Thank You for Your Day of the Badger Support!
Day of the Badger 2024 was a record-breaking year for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s annual day of giving. On April 16th and 17th, alumni and friends showcased their unwavering support for the university and its …
UW–Madison to cover full cost of undergraduate degree for students from Wisconsin Indian tribes
Beginning in the fall of 2024, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will offer financial support to cover the full cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree for Wisconsin residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin …
The Great Student Loan Repayment Restart
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 …
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