If you applied for financial aid, you typically should receive notice of your eligibility within two weeks after receiving your admission letter.If thefinancial aid office has requested additional information, such as an IRS Tax Return Transcript or W-2 forms, your offer may arrive later. As long as you respond to such requests in a timely manner, you will receive full consideration for financial aid.
In order to view your financial aid award online, you must activate your W&M account. You will be emailed when your award letter is ready for online viewing.
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In-State Costs
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Direct Costs
Tuition For the 2024-2025 academic year
$18,709
Fees For the 2024-2025 academic year
$7,025
Housing For the 2024-2025 academic year
$9,840
Food For the 2024-2025 academic year
$6,342
Total Direct Costs
$41,916
Indirect Costs
Books For the 2024-2025 academic year
$1,050
Travel For the 2024-2025 academic year
$660
Incidentals For the 2024-2025 academic year
$1,800
Total Indirect Costs
$3,510
Total Estimated Costs
$45,426
*In-state tuition, fees and housing costs for the 2025-2026 academic year will be approved by the Board of Visitors on in April — more info available at www.wm.edu/costs.
Out-of-State Costs
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Direct Costs
Tuition For the 2024-2025 academic year
$43,442
Fees For the 2024-2025 academic year
$7,596
Housing For the 2024-2025 academic year
$9,840
Food For the 2024-2025 academic year
$6,342
Total Direct Costs
$67,220
Indirect Costs
Books For the 2024-2025 academic year
$1,050
Travel For the 2024-2025 academic year
$910
Incidentals For the 2024-2025 academic year
$1,800
Total Indirect Costs
$3,760
Total Estimated Costs
$70,980
*Out-of-state tuition, fees and housing costs for the 2025-2026 academic year will be approved by the Board of Visitors in April — more info available at www.wm.edu/costs.
Late Applications for Financial Aid
If you were unable file a FAFSA form and the CSS Profile by December 13, you may still submit those applications and be eligible for financial aid. The FAFSA code for William & Mary is 003705 and the CSS Profile code is 5115.
Health Insurance
Unless otherwise covered through a family policy, all entering students are required to purchase health insurance. As an estimate, the 2024-2025 cost for a policy purchased through William & Mary was $3,632.
