Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid Funding your education may seem overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We are here to guide you through every step of the process. From securing financial aid to understanding costs, we're here to support you all along the way. Financial Aid Costs we are here to help! Whether you have a quick question or need one-on-one assistance, we offer several ways to connect with us and get the help you need. Main Page Financial Aid Appeals Study Abroad Summer Awards Terms and Conditions Verification Applying For Financial Aid Consortium Agreement Consumer Information Cost Of Attendance COA - Graduate COA - Online COA - Undergraduate Applying For Financial Aid FAQs Private Loans Renew Your Financial Aid Scholarships Sources of Federal Aid Terms and Conditions FAQs Secure File Upload Applying for Aid Cost of Attendance Financial Aid Appeals Verification Private Loans Satisfactory Academic Progress Renew Your Financial Aid Financial Aid Appeals Resident Students - Undergraduate Non-Resident Students - Undergraduate International Students - Undergraduate Transfer Students - Undergraduate Non-Traditional Students - Undergraduate External Scholarships Types of Financial Aid Terms & Conditions Withdrawing from Classes/University? Loan Default Rate & Prevention 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 The 2026-2027 FAFSA is open and is available for completion! Details on federal financial aid changes coming in 2026. The 2025-2026 FAFSA is still open and available at studentaid.gov Student loan repayment questions should be directed to your loan servicer CARES Act Reporting Spring 2026 semester starts: January 20, 2026 First financial aid disbursement: January 30, 2026 (evening) Spring 2026 bills are due: February 15, 2026 important billing dates The Federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, requires that institutions of higher education disclose certain consumer information to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees, and the public. Review Consumer Information 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: Sign up for a payment plan Apply for external scholarships Take out a low-interest federal student loan Apply for a federal Parent PLUS loan Explore private student loan options esTIMATE YOUR NET PRICE 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 Explore aid Scholarships at UW Scholarships by Student Type 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. 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. explore scholarships 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. 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. Resident Students Scholarships by Student Type Resources Forms Forms required or used by our office are available in one convenient location! Use our secure file upload to protect your personal information. access forms FAQs Find answers to lots of common questions about financial aid in one handy place! Get some answers 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! 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! connect with us Financial Wellness Stay tuned for some exciting opportunities to learn more about financial wellness while attending UW! We are here to help! Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MT Stop by our office - no appointment required! Call or Email (307) 766-2116 finaid@uwyo.edu Fax : (307) 766-3800 Schedule a Meeting Book a virtual or in-person meeting during our office hours at a time that works best for you! Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid Knight Hall Room 174 1000 E. University Ave Dept. 3335 Laramie, WY 82071 Email: finaid@uwyo.edu Phone: (307) 766-2116 Schedule a Meeting The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming's only four-year university with the top research universities in the United States.