Financial Aid for Current Students

Reapplying for Need-Based Financial Aid

Current Whitman College students receiving need-based financial aid must reapply each year. If your financial circumstances haven't changed since the last time you applied for aid, you will receive a similar need-based award amount.

As a returning student, the deadline to submit your updated financial aid forms is April 15. You will receive information about your financial aid offer for the upcoming year in mid-to-late June, and will be able to access your financial aid offer through myWhitman. 

What forms do I need to fill out to reapply for need-based financial aid?

Domestic students: To reapply for financial aid as a dependent domestic student, complete the CSS Profile and FAFSA. If you meet the criteria to be considered an independent student for financial aid purposes, you will only be required to complete the FAFSA to reapply for financial aid. Whitman uses the federal government’s criteria to determine a student’s dependency status for financial aid purposes. 

Undocumented and DACA students: If you are a Washington resident, you must resubmit the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA). Undocumented and DACA students who are not Washington residents reapply for Whitman need-based aid by submitting the CSS Profile each year. 

International students: International students receiving need-based financial aid must resubmit the Whitman International Student Financial Aid Application.

If any additional verification forms are needed, the Office of Financial Aid will notify you.

Renewing Your Merit and Talent Scholarships

Merit and Talent Scholarships are renewable for all four years you are at Whitman, as long as you make satisfactory academic progress towards your degree and meet any requirements related to the specific scholarships.

Student Loan Repayment Information

Exit Interviews for Graduates

Whitman’s Office of Financial Aid offers an exit counseling program each year for seniors to provide important details about student loan repayment. If you have taken out any student loans, you are strongly encouraged to attend so that you have all the resources you need to make informed decisions about your repayment options.

Student Loan Repayment Resources

There are multiple repayment plans available for federal student loans. Federal Student Aid’s loan simulator tool can help calculate estimated student loan payments under eligible repayment plans and so that you can select a repayment option that best meets your needs and goals. 

You may select or be assigned a repayment plan when you leave college or graduate, but you can change repayment plans at any time for no charge by contacting your loan servicer. 

Emergency Resources for Students

If you experience financial hardship during your time at Whitman, we have a variety of emergency funds and other ongoing support resources to provide assistance. Please reach out to the Dean of Students Office or the CARE Team to learn more about accessing these valuable resources.

If your family experiences a signifcant financial change that immediately impacts your ability to attend Whitman, contact the Office of Financial Aid, who will work with you to determine possible adjustments to your financial aid package.