Applying for Aid

College is an investment, and having financial aid can help cover some of those costs, which will help you place more focus on your education. Financial aid isn't just about loans - it can also include grants and scholarships that you don't have to pay back, and opportunities to work on campus through the Work-Study program. Knowing how much aid you can receive will help you plan for your academic future. We outline all the steps no matter what type of aid you qualify for.

HOW TO APPLY

Financial Aid Information

Fall 2025 semester starts: August 25, 2025

First financial aid disbursement: September 4, 2025 (evening)

Fall 2025 bills are due: September 15, 2025

 

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Your Financial Plan for Attending UW

Pursuing your education at the University of Wyoming is an exciting step toward a bright future. Having a solid financial plan in place before you begin helps reduce stress and allows you to focus on what matters most—your studies. With the support of financial aid and a solid plan, you can navigate costs more easily and dedicate your energy to achieving academic success.

 

As you consider your options for college, it's important that you consider the Net Price - the difference between estimated Cost of Attendance and the actual scholarships and grants you qualify for. That number is your estimated out-of-pocket cost for a year. If your Net Price feels out of reach, there are other options:

 

 

esTIMATE YOUR NET PRICE
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Types of Financial Aid

UW offers several types of financial aid to help make your education affordable—including scholarships based on merit or need, grants that don’t need to be repaid, part-time job opportunities through Work-Study, and student loans. Learn more about each option and find out what might work best for you.

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Scholarships at UW

Resident Students

UW and the State of Wyoming are dedicated to making high-quality education accessible all across the Cowboy State. New first-time students, as well as continuing students, from Wyoming may qualify for renewing scholarships they can count on for up to four years.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Along with the immense support UW offers to resident students, we strive to make our exemplary education available for new first-time non-resident students as well. Several options are available to help support these students’ education, even as they become continuing students.

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UW is proud to invite international students to the Cowboy State! There are scholarship options for both new first-time students, as well as continuing students.

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A large portion of UW’s student population is made up of transfer students. This is why we have created renewing scholarships to provide additional financial support to resident, non-resident and international transfer students.

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Wyoming resident students who are twenty-four years of age or older may be eligible to receive scholarship assistance at UW.

LEARN ABOUT THIS scholarship

WyoScholarships is our scholarship system. All students should complete a "general application"  each year as we use that to determine eligibility for scholarships, especially those that renew.

EXPLORE system

External scholarships are another way to help fund your education. Our office works with students to ensure these funds from outside organizations are properly added to your account.

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Resident Students

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Forms

Forms required or used by our office are available in one convenient location! Use our secure file upload to protect your personal information.

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FAQs

Find answers to lots of common questions about financial aid in one handy place!

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Financial Aid Terminology

Navigating financial aid can be challenging because of all the different terms we use. This is a handy list of those common terms that may have tripped you up in the past!

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Contact Us

You can connect with our office through a variety of ways. We have experienced staff who are happy to help you navigate the world of financial aid from your first semester to your last!

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Financial Wellness

Stay tuned for some exciting opportunities to learn more about financial wellness while attending UW!

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Office Hours

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Summer hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm MT

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Fax: (307) 766-3800

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