Financial aid
We’re here to help you navigate your financial aid options
UW–Madison Online students are eligible to be considered for an array of federal, state and institutional financial aid by submitting the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Financial aid is administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid, and they have a variety of resources on their website to help you through the process of applying for and receiving financial aid.
An important factor in your financial aid determinations is the cost of attendance (COA). Cost of attendance is an ESTIMATE of the expenses you might encounter while enrolled in UW–Madison Online programs. The Office of Student Financial Aid bases your aid on this estimate
Your financial aid offer letter will assume you are a full-time student for the year. If you will be taking fewer than 12 credits, complete the Credit Level Evaluation e-form in your Student Center. We’ll adjust your financial aid accordingly and email you a revised aid offer
Your financial aid eligibility may vary depending on if you are applying as a UW–Madison Online student or as a residential (on-campus) transfer student. If you are deciding between an online and a residential program, connect with an enrollment coach who can help you talk through your options
Application deadlines
If deadline falls on a weekend, it is extended to the next business day. Admissions decisions for UW–Madison Online are released on a rolling basis.
Spring 2025
Start 1
Application opens
Aug. 1, 2024
Deadline
Dec. 15, 2024
Classes start
Jan. 21, 2025
Start 2
Application opens
Aug. 1, 2024
Deadline
Feb. 15, 2025
Classes start
Mar. 17, 2025
Summer 2025
Application opens
Aug. 1, 2024
Deadline
Apr. 15, 2024
Classes start
May. 19, 2025
Fall 2025
Start 1
Application opens
Sep. 18, 2024
Deadline
July 15, 2025
Classes start
Sep. 3, 2025
Start 2
Application opens
Sep. 18, 2024
Deadline
July 15, 2025
Classes start
Oct. 28, 2025
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