Our Commitment
Here are just some of the ways WashU makes it work for you financially:
- Our average financial aid award is $65,000.
- No-loan awards for all undergraduate students. This means financial aid awards won’t include loans!
- We don’t consider home equity when determining financial aid awards.
- We meet 100% of demonstrated financial need.
- 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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Dec. 15
- Early Decision I – Admissions and financial assistance decisions released by
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Jan. 3
- Early Decision I – Candidate reply date
- Early Decision II – Application submitted by
- Regular Decision – Application submitted by
- Early Decision I – Scholarship applications submitted by
- Early Decision II – Scholarship applications submitted by
- Regular Decision – Scholarship applications submitted by
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Jan. 10
- Early Decision II – Official school materials from counselors received by
- Regular Decision – Official school materials from counselors received 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, Student Financial Services
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, Student Financial Services
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, Student Financial Services
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
95%
six-year graduation rate
$48.5K
average need-based scholarship and grant award
$22.5K
average loan debt for 2018 graduates
We’re here to see you through
News & Announcements
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Winter Holiday Schedule
November 28, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Financial Services will be closed on the following dates.
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Washington University adopts ‘no-loan’ financial aid policy
September 8, 2023
As part of its sustained commitment to removing financial barriers for admitted undergraduate students, WashU will adopt a “no-loan” financial aid policy.
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WashU is #1 for financial aid
August 29, 2023
We’re proud to be ranked #1 for financial aid The Princeton Review! Access to quality education should be attainable for all, and our commitment to supporting our students’ dreams and aspirations goes beyond the classroom.