Autumn 2022 financial aid disbursements will begin September 22nd for students who meet all of the criteria on the Disbursements page. Once disbursed, if a student has direct deposit set-up, funds should be deposited in 2-3 business days.
Service Hours (Week of Sept 26th-30th)
In-person: Mon/Tues/Fri 9am - 4pm
Wed** & Thurs 9am - 6pm
Phone: Mon/Tues/Fri 9am - 4pm
Wed** & Thurs 9am - 6pm
Live Chat: Mon-Fri 9am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
**Office will be closed for Convocation on Wed, Sept 28th from 12pm-1:30pm
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
Securely submit your verification forms, tax documents and all other financial aid information to our office using the Secure Document Upload Portal (SDUP).
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
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.
LiveChat
Please see the header at the top of our website for current LiveChat hours.
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 to a third party (including a parent) without a student's written consent. To allow staff to discuss the status of your financial aid with your parent(s), spouse or another person, admitted students must complete a release of information form online on their MyUW Account.
