1. Financial Aid

Discover How Affordable a Washington College Education Can Be

Whether you are going to college for the first time or you are a soon-to-be graduate of Washington College, the financial aid staff is here to assist you every step of the way. The policies and principles of financial aid are based on the belief that all eligible students, regardless of their race, sex or economic status, should have the opportunity to experience a college education.

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Financial Aid

 

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Key Facts

98%

Students receiving institutional aid

$28K

Average paid per student

for tuition, fees, housing, and food annually

750

Jobs available for students

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Available Financial Aid

Paying for college should be manageable for students at every income level. We can tailor grants, scholarships, loans and special programs to meet individual needs. We’ll help you find the aid that works for you.

EXPLORE TYPES OF AID

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Cost of Attendance

We believe cost should not stand between a talented student and an exceptional Washington College education. That's why we invest significantly in scholarships and financial aid to help families make Washington College possible. 

MAKING WC AFFORDABLE

Frequently Asked Questions

 

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What application materials are needed to apply for financial aid?
WC requires aid applicants to submit the FAFSA (WC code # 002108) by March 1.
What are the deadlines for submitting financial aid forms?
The FAFSA deadline is March 1.
When will I be notified of my financial aid eligibility?
Financial aid for new students is awarded on a rolling basis beginning in December.
Once my financial aid package is awarded, will additional scholarships reduce the amount of financial aid I can receive?
Additional scholarships will not reduce the amount of a merit-based aid award; however it may change the distribution of funds within a need-based award package. WC is one of many institutions that reserves the right to replace institutional funds in a need-based award with outside funds. Additional scholarships can be combined with institutional merit scholarships—up to the annual cost of attendance.
How do I contact the Office of Student Financial Aid to get more information?

Email: fa_officeFREEwashcoll
Phone: 410-778-7214

Write to:
Washington College 
Office of Student Financial Aid
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620-1197

Will my request for aid have any impact on my ability to be admitted to WC?
No. Admission decisions are made without consideration of a student's financial circumstances. All applicants are encouraged to apply for financial aid.