<p>The $15,000 is for in-state and those not living at home. </p>
<p>Definitely complete the FAFSA. </p>
<p>For out-state and international students, the expense can be 2.5 to 3 times of that for in-state students. Consider applying for scholarships that are state-blind. If you are in engineering, check [UW</a> Engineering - Engineering Scholarships | <a href=“http://www.engr.washington.edu%5B/url%5D”>www.engr.washington.edu](<a href=“http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/scholarships.html]UW”>Tuition and scholarships | UW College of Engineering)</a></p>
<p>Also check external scholarships (I got one that helped me to pay $1000), which sometimes can be found on [theWashBoard.org</a> | Login](<a href=“theWashBoard.org | Login”>theWashBoard.org | Login)</p>
<p>If you don’t like essays or things of that kind, there are some safe scholarship drawings sites, such as [Join</a> ScholarshipPoints | ScholarshipPoints.com](<a href=“Enter to Win $2,500 | ScholarshipPoints”>Enter to Win $2,500 | ScholarshipPoints) and https://**************.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
Of course, the chance to get these kinds of scholarships are small. </p>
<p>One thing to note is that to save dining on campus, try finding club activities with free food. There are almost always events with free food everyday at UW, which may save you some money. Also watch for paid research help opportunities for some cash for your living expense. The more you save, the less you need from financial aids.</p>