Financial Aid
About Financial Aid
Washington College offers several types of financial aid to help qualified full-time undergraduate students meet their college expenses. College-sponsored tuition scholarships, tuition grants, work/study, and low-interest loans are available to full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and who meet the College's admission criteria. In addition to College-sponsored financial aid, eligible students can receive assistance from federal, state, and independent aid programs.
The purpose of need-based aid is to reduce the difference between the student's estimated contribution to college expenses (as determined by the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) and Washington College's institutional aid application) and the actual cost of tuition, room, and board, plus an estimated amount for books and miscellaneous expenses. For the 2008-2009 academic year at Washington College, that total is $44,935.
Applicants for Fall 2008 should file the FAFSA and Washington College's Institutional Aid Application between January 1 and February 15, 2008. The Washington College code for the FAFSA is #002108. In order to sign your FAFSA electronically, one parent and each student filing will need to apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Although 2007 federal tax information is needed to complete the two forms, families are advised to use estimated tax data rather than miss the February 15 filing deadline. Families with questions about estimating tax data are encouraged to call the Office of Student Financial Aid. New students will be notified of financial aid decisions on a rolling basis beginning early in March. Upper class award notices are sent to returning students in June after the completion of spring semester courses.
For students who show exceptional academic promise, Washington College also offers merit-based academic tuition scholarships. These are offered without regard to financial need; however, in cases involving both superior academic achievement and demonstrated financial need, a merit-based tuition scholarship will be included in the financial aid package. Students who qualify for merit-based tuition scholarships are notified of their award at the time of admission to the College.
Grant and scholarship assistance from all sources is first applied to full-time tuition charges. Grant and scholarship assistance in excess of tuition is then applied to direct college charges for fees, and on campus room and board.
To Apply for a PIN
If a student and/or parents, do not have a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for the FAFSA, we encourage you to apply for one now at the Federal Student Aid's PIN Web site.
Federal and state grants
and scholarships
The Federal Pell Grant program makes funds available to undergraduate students to attend post-secondary institutions. Eligibility is based on financial need, and application is through the normal financial aid application process of Washington College.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program provides funds for grants to undergraduate students with great financial need. Application is through the normal financial aid application process of Washington College, and the awards are determined by the institution.
State Scholarships are available to some students through their individual state scholarship administrative offices. To compete for these state awards, students should contact their state scholarship administration to inquire about application procedures, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines.
Financial Aid Staff
Jeani M. Narcum, Director
Cailean D. Leith, Assistant Director
Natalie Story, Assistant Director
Suzanne Manley, Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Aid Services
You may contact the Financial Aid office by phone at 410-778-7214 or by e-mail at fa_office@washcoll.edu.
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