IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID UPDATE:
Students and families will continue to have access to the FAFSA and receive Federal Aid during the U.S. government shutdown. UMW’s dedicated Financial Aid Advisors are ready to assist students and families experiencing financial hardship during this time. If you have questions about changes in your financial status, bill pay options, etc. contact UMW Financial Aid at finaid@umw.edu, (540)654-2468, or by visiting our office on the second floor of Lee Hall.
There’s a reason we’re a “Best Value” in public colleges.
What happens at Mary Washington sets the stage for the rest of your life.
This is where you come into your own — where you decide what matters most to you as a student and a human being. You’ll make lifelong friends. Forge invaluable professional connections. Experience some truly transformational academics. And we’ll do everything we can to make this amazing college experience an affordable one.
What We’re Known For:
One of America’s best colleges
Top 100 Best Value
94%
Fill out the FAFSA
Take the first step to understanding the financial side of college. The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, will help you and your family determine all of your options for federal student aid. Grants, loans, federal scholarships. It all starts here.
Apply for scholarships
Mary Washington awarded $39 million in financial aid and scholarships last year alone. Explore the different scholarship opportunities available to you and apply to see what you’ll qualify for.
Check out the Net Price Calculator
There are a lot of factors to consider when determining college affordability and costs. Use the Net Price Calculator to help you break it all down and make informed decisions.
Our Voices
“My classmates are enormously successful, and so many other Mary Washington alumni have gone on to do amazing things.”
Our Voices
Get the right Financial Aid for you!
First-Year & Transfer Students
Undergraduate financial aid information for students beginning their collegiate journey.
Current UMW Students
Undergraduate financial resources for continuing students at UMW:
Graduate Students
Graduate students pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees, certificates, and licensing have different financial aid requirements and options.
Student Employment
UMW employs approximately 700 positions across 95 departments.
- Federal vs Institutional Work Study
- Apply for open jobs
- Forms: new and returning student employees
- Hiring and supervisor resources
- Payroll and MyTime
The University of Mary Washington is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer. Learn more…