Office of Student Financial Aid

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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News

  • 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) …

  • The Biden-Harris Student Debt Relief Plan

    Official Announcement – https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/ A Plan in 3 Parts: Part 1 – Final extension of the student loan repayment pause The repayment pause is automatically continued until December 31, 2022. Repayment restarts in January 2023. …

  • A Gateway to Higher Education

    Four years ago, UW–Madison announced a free-tuition initiative so straightforward that it required just two things for students to qualify: live in Wisconsin and come from a household in the state’s lower half for income. …

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