<p>I’ve found Wash U to be generous with financial aid–I receive a non-merit scholarship package worth around $52,000 per year (no loans–just Wash U scholarships/grants and a small Academic Competitiveness and Pell Grant). Of course, this could be simply because of my family’s very low income.</p>
<p>Also, a benefit about study abroad–as I understand it, Wash U provides the same financial aid package for your semester abroad (and charges the same tuition as if you were studying at Wash U). However, prices for housing and food are much lower in the programs I’m looking at compared to the current prices here; fortunately, the financial aid office won’t lower my aid when taking this into consideration. I’ll just receive a refund that will cover my airfare and personal expenses there.</p>
<p>Definitely speak to the Financial Services Office if you have any questions about the process! Everyone I’ve worked with is really accomodating</p>