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Tuition and Financial Aid
You can view the current tuition rates at the Tuition Rates and fees here. The rates shown do not include course fees, books, room & board, transportation, and personal expenses). Tuition for MA Community Planning falls under UW Graduate Tier II.
*Subject to the UW Office of Budget & Planning and Board of Regents Review and Approvals, and to state tuition increase.
**For tuition costs for more than 18 credits, see the charts on the OPB website.
Learn about program-specific funding opportunities here.
Federal student loans are issued through the Department of Education and are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Qualified students may be eligible to borrow up to $20,500 per year through the Federal Stafford Direct Loan program. The Federal Student Aid Estimator is the Department of Education’s guide that gives you an early estimate of your financial aid award.
To apply for federal loans, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UW’s federal financial aid code for the FAFSA is 003798. Learn more at the Office of Student Financial Aid at University of Washington.
For complete information, contact the UW Tacoma Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA).
Office of Student Financial Aid
MAT 206; Campus Box 358400
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
uwtfa@uw.edu
253-692-4374
Private loans are another option to secure funds for your educational expenses. We strongly encourage qualified students to exhaust all federal loan options before applying for private loans. You are encouraged to conduct independent research and can borrow from any lender you prefer. There are resources available from the OSFA website to make an informed decision about alternative loan options.
Short-term loans may be available through the OSFA to assist students with temporary cash flow problems. Short-term loans are available only to students who are currently attending the university (loans cannot be processed between quarters). Please visit the OSFA short-term loan program webpage for details on eligibility requirements, maximum amounts and costs of borrowing, and repayment.
Non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents are not eligible to apply for U.S. federal financial aid. International students are encouraged to pursue private educational loans available from their home country. UW’s International Student Services office provides information on Financial Assistance for International Students. Additional resources are available at eduPASS and IEFA.
As a veteran, current active duty member, or a dependent of military personnel, you may be entitled to VA benefits to fund your education. These benefits may include funding for tuition and fees, housing, books, and meals. Connect with the UW Tacoma Veteran & Military Resource Center to learn more.
The UW Libraries provides resources for funding graduate studies. You can browse through their resources guide for possible opportunities.
The IRS provides both tax credits and deductions that may be taken to reduce the federal income tax burden for eligible students. Tax savings are dependent on your personal situation, and students should check with their personal accountant to determine whether their tuition payments qualify as a tax deduction. For detailed information on the education tax credits and eligibility, visit the UW Student Fiscal Services website.
Are you interested in transformative opportunities such as research, language study, service, mentorship, networking, or travel? Student Fellowships & Awards, within the Office of Global Affairs, is here to support engaged students in their applications to nationally competitive fellowships as well as some UW-wide opportunities, or not sure what a fellowship is?
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