Service Hours
In-person (MAT 206): Currently closed at this time
Phone (253-692-4374): 10am - 3pm
Monday through Friday
E-mail our office anytime at uwtfa@uw.edu
University of Washington FAFSA / Federal School Code: 003798
Apply for Aid
Start the process by completing your FAFSA or WAFSA application.
Scholarships
UW Tacoma offers a variety of scholarship students for students.
Upload Documents
We encourage documents be sent electronically via DocuSign. Students may use the Document Upload – Student link to submit documents for the student, their spouse (if married) and/or their parent. If a parent or third party wants to submit documents electronically via DocuSign on behalf of the student, the student will initiate the Document Upload – Parent/Third Party link to allow them to do so.
Disbursements
Financial aid generally begins disbursing the week prior to the first day of the quarter.
Cost of Attendance
Your student cost of attendance is the amount of money we estimate you will need for tuition, books, and living expenses.
Emergency Aid
Emergency aid funding is limited. The university has allocated all Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) for COVID related requests. We may not be able to approve all requests, or fulfill requests at the entire requested amount.
If you are in-need of assistance, please submit an Emergency Aid request form to get connected with resources and support.
COVID-19 Information
The University of Washington Tacoma is currently following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of Washington's guidelines concerning COVID-19. The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships will have no public access permitted, so we strongly encourage students, prospective students, and families to contact the office using our virtual services (Zoom drop-ins, LiveChat, e-mail and phone) For information about Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), as a result of the 2021 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), please visit the links below:
Student Loan Pause Extension & Debt Cancellation
The Biden-Harris Administration announced a final student loan pause extension through December 31 and targeted debt cancellation to smooth transition to repayment. You can read more about the details in the Department of Education’s bulletin and frequently asked questions.
FERPA Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of a student's education records. As a general rule, the UW will not release records or information to a third party (including a parent or spouse) without a student's written consent. To allow staff to discuss the status of financial aid with a parent or another person, admitted students must complete a release of information form online on their MyUW Account.
