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Figuring out how you are going to pay for college can be stressful! Let us help you navigate the possible options of affording college by finding the right mix of grants, scholarships, work-study and loans.

For all UW-Eau Claire campuses, the FAFSA Federal School Code is 003917.

Cost of attendance and financial aid estimator

Follow the steps below to estimate your total cost of attendance for two semesters and the financial aid you might receive.

Step 1: Find out your Student Aid Index (SAI)

Before you can use this financial aid estimator, you will need to find out your Student Aid Index. If you've completed the FAFSA and already know your SAI, continue on to Step 2. Or, visit this site to estimate your SAI: Federal Student Aid Estimator.

Step 2: Use the Net Price Calculator

Once you have your SAI, click the calculator icon below. The Net Price Calculator will first ask you a few questions and calculate your estimated cost of attendance at UWEC.

Step 3: Find your estimated financial aid award from UWEC

You'll see your estimated cost of attendance totals for tuition, books and supplies, living expenses, personal, and transportation. Then all you have to do is click the "Calculate Net Price" button to view your ESTIMATED financial aid award. Remember:

  1. This is an ESTIMATE and not your actual financial aid award.
  2. You must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for an actual award. 
  • Net Price Calculator Estimate your cost of attending UWEC with this financial aid estimator.
  • Info on scholarships After finding your cost of attendance, figure out how scholarships can help.
  • How do I apply for financial aid?

    Financial aid is based on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form found at fafsa.gov. Eligibility for any form of aid is based on filling out the FAFSA. Priority is given to students who complete the form by April 15.

    For all UW-Eau Claire campuses, the FAFSA Federal School Code is 003917.

    NOTE: The Department of Education has announced that FAFSA information will NOT be released to schools until at least March. We are continuing to monitor this delay and will extend the refund deadline if needed. Students are still encouraged to complete the enrollment deposit as soon as possible. Keep updated by checking our FAFSA Simplification page.

    Your financial aid package may not reflect all incoming scholarships. If you haven't applied for scholarships, please refer to the Scholarships page to learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and the application process.

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