Financial Aid
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As a public university, William & Mary works hard to keep the cost of our exceptional education affordable, and we commit our resources to need-based aid. If you have what it takes to be a William & Mary student, the Financial Aid Office will use all available aid sources to help meet as much of your need as possible. Through a combination of financial aid options — including grants, loans, and Federal Work-Study — we will make every effort to keep your loan debt as low as possible.
File Your FAFSA & CSS Profile
Make sure you file your 2024/2025 FAFSA (school code: 003705) and a 2024/2025 CSS Profile (school code: 5115)! The PRIORITY Date for Spring Transfer students is October 15.
Student Loan Acceptance
The student loan process is currently open. Once students receive their financial aid award email notification, they can review and accept their student aid. Students will need to accept their student loans in Banner Self-Service via myW&M for the loans to be processed and to show against the student billing statement. Step-by-step instructions can be found in your award email and on the Loan Application Instructions website.
Finalize Private or Parent Loan Funding
Should you need to acquire additional funding to fulfill any balance owed on your spring 2025 eBill, mid-December is the time to seek out funding from either private sources or the Direct Parent PLUS Loan program. Please note that you MUST have a current FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid Office before they will certify a Parent PLUS Loan.
Settle Your Student Account
To avoid any student account holds that would prevent completion of the spring semester course registration process, ensure you have your account settled by January 2, 2025. If you need to set-up a payment plan or secure additional loans, make sure to complete those processes well before your campus arrival for Orientation. Enrollment in the spring 2025 payment plan will be available starting December 10, 2025.
Student Employment
The Financial Aid Office coordinates employment opportunities available to students on campus. You don't need Federal Work-Study in order to work on campus. However, keep in mind some employers may have limited funds and might only be able to employ work study eligible students.
If you have general questions about your financial aid package or availability, please contact the Office of Financial Aid located in Blow Memorial Hall.
