Prospective and New Students

This page includes application instructions for:

Need-based financial aid
Non need-based financial aid (loans only)

How to Apply for Need-Based Financial Aid

All accepted and wait-listed applicants are invited to submit their financial information as soon as possible. The priority application deadline for students is April 1st. Although wait-listed applicants will not be awarded until after their official acceptance, early submission allows us to process your request in a more timely manner if you receive an acceptance offer. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit financial paperwork regardless of your admissions status.

Step 1: Go online to studentaid.gov and complete the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Washington University has 2 branch locations. You MUST SELECT the School of Medicine – G24620. If you are completing a renewal FAFSA and did not receive your PIN or cannot find it, you may request one at PIN.ed.gov. In order to expedite the processing time of your file, please select the IRS data retrieval tool on your FAFSA form.

If you are applying for University need-based aid, you must include parental information on the FAFSA (if under 30 years old before matriculation) ** It’s important to use actual amounts, not estimates, when entering your information.

Step 2: Additional Information Once accepted into the program, additional information will be sent regarding the completion of the online CSS Profile for parents and applicants.

Step 3: Submit the 2021 IRS Tax Return Transcript for the student. This is to be completed ONLY if the student was required to file taxes.

STEP 4: Submit a COMPLETE copy of your parents’ filed 2021 Federal 1040, 1040a,or 1040ez including ALL Schedules (i.e. schedule A,B,C,E,D etc.). If applicable, include all 2021 business taxes including all schedules (i.e. 1120s, 1065, k-1, etc.). Include all W2 wage statements with your 2021 Federal tax return. *Parent tax information is only required the first application year; thereafter all University awards are fixed.

Step 5: Continue to monitor the ‘My Documents’ screen in NetPartner as this will be updated throughout the application process with any new forms that may be required.

**Students with divorced or unmarried parents, living separately will be required to supply information for both biological parents. The custodial parent’s information should be used on the on-line FAFSA and the non-custodial parent information should be supplied by printing and completing a paper FAFSA. This and other documents required can be found on the student portal, Net Partner under the ‘My Documents’ in the drop-down menu.

Items are marked in daily, however during peak times may take a 3-7 business days to add and update online. Please note any status such as incomplete or not received and follow-up with the office if needed.

How to Apply for Non Need-Based Financial Aid (loans only)

Students electing to apply for aid without parental information will be eligible for Federal loans provided they are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and complete the following steps.

Step 1: Go online to Studentaid.gov and complete the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Washington University has two branch locations. You MUST SELECT the School of Medicine – G24620. If you are completing a renewal FAFSA and did not receive your PIN or cannot find it, you may request one at PIN.ed.gov. In order to expedite the processing time of your file, please select the IRS data retrieval tool on your FAFSA form.

Step 2: If the IRS DATA RETRIEVAL TOOL is not completed during your FAFSA application and you were required to file taxes for 2021, you will be required to submit an official copy of the student’s IRS Tax Return Transcript.

Step 3: Make sure that your application is complete by viewing your Net Partner student portal under the ‘My Documents’ in the drop-down menu.

Step 4: Continue to monitor the ‘Documents’ screen in Net Partner as this will be updated throughout the application process with any new forms that may be required.