Transfer Students
Next Steps as a Transfer Student
- Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA and add UMW to the application.
- Need help completing the application? Visit Completing the FAFSA for helpful tips.
- Apply for the College Transfer Grant, if eligible.
- Review your award letter through you Admissions Portal.
- Log into your Banner account and complete any financial requirements.
- Sign-up for a Payment Plan (Optional)
- Add a Delegated User to your account.
- Add an Authorized Payer to your account.
| Prior to October 1 | Students and parents of dependent students: Create a Federal Student Aid ID, so that you can complete your FAFSA after October 1 of the year prior to admission. |
| October 1 | FAFSA available! |
| February 1 | UMW Online Scholarship Manager open. Apply for UMW Scholarships! |
| March 1 | FAFSA Deadline: Apply by this date to receive the max amount of financial aid for which you are eligible. FAFSA’s will still be accepted after the March 1 deadline. All undergraduate students continue to be eligible for federal Direct Student Loans, and Federal Grants. Other funds (Virginia State Grants, scholarships, etc.) will not be available after the priority deadline. |
| May 15 | Online Scholarship Application Deadline – 11:59 pm. |
| Throughout June | Attend UMW Orientation! Don’t forget to attend our Financial Aid sessions! |
| June 1 | Deadline to submit all requested verification documents to the UMW Financial Aid Office. Also, don’t forget to complete the IRS Data Retrieval through your FAFSA. These requirements can be found on your Banner under the Financial Aid tab. |
| Mid-July | Bills sent out to students and Authorized Payers |
| July/August | If you have eligibility for the 2 Year Virginia Transfer Grant, submit the application to the UMW Office of Financial Aid. |
| Early August | Review your EaglePay account and ensure you are ready for the start of the semester! |
| Prior to October 1 | Students and parents of dependent students: Create a Federal Student Aid ID, so that you can complete your FAFSA after October 1 of the year prior to admission. |
| October 1 | FAFSA available! |
| December 1 | Deadline to submit all requested verification documents to the UMW Financial Aid Office. Also, don’t forget to complete the IRS Data Retrieval through your FAFSA. These requirements can be found on your Banner under the Financial Aid tab. |
| Mid-December | Bills sent out to students and Authorized Payers |
| December/January | If you have eligibility for the 2 Year Virginia Transfer Grant, submit the application to the UMW Office of Financial Aid. |
| January | Review your EaglePay account and ensure you are ready for the start of the semester! |
Check out our UMW Scholarships page for a breakdown of scholarships awarded at UMW.
The University of Mary Washington employs approximately 700 student positions across 95 departments. The Student Employment Office coordinates the hiring process for each of these positions.
| AID TYPE | Full-time (12+) | 3/4 Time (9-11) | 1/2 Time (6-8) | Under 1/2 Time (-6) |
| Federal SEOG | Full Amount | 3/4 of Full Amount | 1/2 of Full Amount | NOT ELIGIBLE |
| Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program | Full Amount | NOT ELIGIBLE | NOT ELIGIBLE | NOT ELIGIBLE |
| Virginia Commonwealth Grant | Full Amount | 3/4 of Full Amount | 1/2 of Full Amount | NOT ELIGIBLE |
| UMW General Scholarship | Full Amount | 3/4 of Full Amount | 1/2 of Full Amount | 3-5 Credits eligible for 1/4 Amount |
| Federal Direct Loan Program | Full Amount | Full Amount | Full Amount | NOT ELIGIBLE |
| Federal Direct Parent PLUS | Full Amount | Full Amount | Full Amount | NOT ELIGIBLE |
| Private Alternative Loan | Full Amount | Full Amount | Full Amount | Based on Lenders Policy |
| Merit-based Admissions Award* | Full Amount | NOT ELIGIBLE | NOT ELIGIBLE | NOT ELIGIBLE |
| Endowed Foundation Scholarship | Full Amount | Determined by Scholarship Coordinator | Determined by Scholarship Coordinator | NOT ELIGIBLE |
* Merit-based Awards includes the Transfer Award.
The University of Mary Washington will change or rescind merit scholarships in the event housing or residency status changes after awarding.
The university will credit one-half of the scholarship each semester to the student’s account (Fall/Spring). The recipient qualifies to receive a scholarship for up to six regular semesters of continuous study at the University of Mary Washington if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
- Recipients must be full-time at the University of Mary Washington and successfully complete at least 12 credit hours each semester. Students with approved reduced loads from the Office of Disabilities Resources will have their award automatically adjusted should they fall below full-time status.
- Current scholars who have maintained eligibility may use a merit scholarship for pre-approved study abroad programs. The Office of Financial Aid must receive written permission from the Center for International Education prior to the semester abroad term. Participation will be limited to one period of study, not to exceed two semesters. The University of Mary Washington will use study abroad credit hours equivalent to full-time enrollment transferred back to the University for consideration if scholarship eligibility for the subsequent year. Study abroad participants must return to the University of Mary Washington as full-time residence hall students to complete their degree requirements. Students may review the process for using merit scholarships for study abroad programs here.
- Students participating in an internship in which the student resides off campus may not use the scholarship.
- The recipient must maintain a yearly grade point average (not cumulative average) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Should the recipient be placed on social or administrative probation, or be found guilty of an Honor Code violation, the scholarship will be withdrawn and charges to the student shall be adjusted according to the University’s refund policy.
- An adjustment to the amount of the scholarship will be made according to the University’s refund policy should the recipient withdraw during the academic year.