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.
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.