Our Commitment
Here are just some of the ways WashU makes it work for you financially:
- Our average financial aid offer is more than $65,000.
- We meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all undergraduate students without loans.
- We don’t consider home equity when determining financial aid offers.
- The WashU Pledge covers the cost of tuition, fees, housing, and food for all four years for qualifying students from Missouri and southern Illinois.
These initiatives are part of our commitment to ensuring all admitted students can obtain a world-class WashU education without going into debt.
Upcoming Deadlines
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Nov. 15
- Early Decision I – Financial aid application complete by
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Dec. 1
- Transfer Student – FAFSA available
- Early Decision I – FAFSA available
- Early Decision II – FAFSA available
- Regular Decision – FAFSA available
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Dec. 13
- Early Decision I – Admissions decisions and financial aid offers released by
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Tips from a Counselor
Mike Runiewicz
Assistant Vice Provost & Director of Student Financial Services
A lot of terms might be unfamiliar to you as you start looking into financial aid. If you’re not sure where to start, I recommend you take a look at our Financial Aid Dictionary.
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Tips from a Counselor
Jennifer Powell
Assistant Director
We understand the financial aid process can be overwhelming and can differ at each school. I would encourage you to take a look at our most commonly asked questions to help you get a better understanding of how we award aid at WashU.
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Tips from a Counselor
Max McKee
Assistant Director
A Counselor on Duty (COD) is on call Monday through Friday to meet with prospective and current undergraduate students via Zoom. Log in when your personal counselor is on duty or any time during our on call hours to have someone answer your questions immediately.
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Tips from a Counselor
Ariel Brown
Senior Assistant Director
WashU offers Installment Payment Plans and Parent loan options to assist with covering tuition costs. View our quick video that explains the different options available in more detail.
Financial Aid 101
“Financial aid was the most important factor that allowed me to come to WashU. The emphasis put on making a WashU education financially accessible shows a lot about the quality of this university. Student Financial Services is clear in their communication and accommodating with every request.”
John, Class of 2024
94%
six-year graduation rate
$65K+
average need-based scholarship and grant offer
$21.3K
average loan debt for 2023 graduates
We’re here to see you through
News & Announcements
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Holiday Schedule
November 19, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Financial Services will be closed on the following dates.
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Support for Students Affected by Natural Disasters
October 8, 2024
Our entire undergraduate admissions and aid team are thinking about the many communities that are being impacted by challenging circumstances and recovery efforts.