Wednesday, January 8 – Bursar’s Office publishes & emails eBills to students and authorized payers.
Tuesday, January 14 – Financial Aid eRefunds begin processing (1-3 days to reach bank account)
Wednesday, January 15 – Financial aid paper check refunds begin processing.
Friday, January 31 – Student Accounts due in full.
Learn more about financial aid disbursement and refunds.
The 2025-26 FAFSA is now available for all students to complete!
Check out Applying for more information, read more about the Better FAFSA, or Contact our team for help!
FAFSA Frenzy is back!
Enjoy lunch while getting FAFSA and financial aid support.
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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
- January
- January 24
- January 28
- January 29Using Financial Aid towards Study AbroadDrop-in Advising Sessions2:00 PM, Study Abroad Resource Center (3rd Floor Red Gym)
- January 31
- February
- February 4
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