We hope you’re excited to be admitted to UW-Milwaukee! We know that finances are an important factor in your college decision process, so we would encourage you to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must complete FAFSA to be considered for financial aid and many UWM scholarships. Make sure to include UWM as a recipient of your FAFSA by including school code 003896 on your form. If you've already submitted your FAFSA please add UWM's code to your existing application. The 2026-27 FAFSA for students starting in Fall 2026 is now open. Please watch your email for more information. Your application portal checklist item will be automatically marked as complete once we receive this information. Please Note: Beginning April 26, the Department of Education will be working on the FAFSA. These changes are expected to cause significant delays in schools receiving your completed FAFSA.The 2025-26 FAFSA is open for students starting in Summer 2026. We recommend completing this application as soon as possible. Once you submit your FAFSA to UW-Milwaukee, the FAFSA checklist item in your Admissions Portal will be automatically marked as complete. Please Note: Beginning April 26, the Department of Education will be working on the FAFSA. These changes are expected to cause significant delays in schools receiving your completed FAFSA. If you have questions regarding eligibility to complete the FAFSA or need assistance, connect with your admissions counselor and they can assist you with your next steps. Be sure to visit the Student Financial Service website for FAFSA filing tips.