Wednesday, January 7 – Bursar’s Office publishes & emails eBills to students and authorized payers.
Tuesday, January 13 – Financial Aid eRefunds begin processing (1-3 days to reach bank account)
Wednesday, January 14 – Financial aid paper check refunds begin processing.
Friday, January 30 – Student Accounts due in full.
Learn more about financial aid disbursement and refunds.
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
- January
- January 14
- January 27Study Abroad Scholarships: Fund for Education Abroad & GilmanInfo Session11:00 AM, Study Abroad Resource Center (3rd Floor Red Gym)
- February
- February 4
- February 5Bucky's Pell Pathway & BANNER Monthly WorkshopFunding Graduate School11:45 AM, Pres House, 731 State St, Madison, WI 53703
- February 10
News
UW-Madison is changing its financial aid process. Here’s what to know.
Students applying to the University of Wisconsin-Madison will soon need to complete a second, longer financial aid application if they want a share of the millions of dollars in financial aid the university gives out …
Through her story of loss and resilience, UW freshman hopes to help others ‘find their light in their darkness’
One element of that story, Brennan says, is how she came to attend UW–Madison. Her mother’s death upended her family’s stability and financial security, raising questions about Brennan’s ability to afford college. She was accepted …
15 top-tier colleges wanted her. She chose UW–Madison. Here’s why.
Throughout high school, Lauren Choi stayed tightly focused on her postsecondary education goals. She wanted to have multiple options when choosing a college. “I’m not someone who likes to feel constrained,” says Choi, of Appleton, …
For these siblings, UW’s new tribal initiative is a financial boost, hopeful sign
In middle school, people often mistook Gavin and Mason White Eagle for twins — teachers sometimes had a hard time telling them apart. These days, it’s a little easier. Mason, younger by 14 months, outgrew …
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