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The W&L Promise is Washington and Lee University's commitment to making its top-tier liberal arts education accessible to students from all financial backgrounds. Admitted undergraduate students from families earning less than 150,000 dollars per year receive full tuition without loans. Students from families earning under 75,000 dollars annually also receive support covering room and board.
Transfer students may qualify if they apply for need-based aid and meet eligibility guidelines. Additional funding for study abroad, internships, and personal expenses is available based on demonstrated need. Applicants must complete the CSS Financial Aid Profile from the College Board by their admissions application deadline.
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The W&L Promise: Tuition-Free Education for Families Under $150K Washington and Lee University For International Applicants QuestBridge Scholars at W&L Supplemental Application Prompts Test-Optional Admissions at W&L Using AI in Your W&L Application Request an Application Fee Waiver Estimate Your Cost of Attendance Johnson Scholarship Essay Prompts Admitted Students Day Schedule College Access Partnerships The W&L Promise reflects Washington and Lee’s commitment to making a top-tier liberal arts education accessible to talented students from all financial backgrounds.
Through this program, admitted students from families earning less than $150,000 per year receive full tuition without loans. Students from families earning under $75,000 annually also receive support covering room and board . Transfer students may qualify as well, provided they apply for need-based aid and meet the eligibility guidelines.
Additional funding for study abroad, internships, and personal expenses is available based on demonstrated need. To determine students’ demonstrated need, we assess each family’s income and assets with the assistance of the CSS/Financial Aid Profile from the College Board.
Applicants who wish to be considered for the W&L Promise or any university-funded need-based assistance at W&L must complete an application for university need-based grant by the deadline associated with their admissions application. W&L education is more affordable than you think. W&L Grant Aid by Parent Income Many factors play a part in determining how much aid a student receives.
The Grant Aid by Income table below estimates expected contribution based on household income. The table displays actual information based on students enrolling in the W&L Class of 2029 who submitted a complete need-based application and, within the listed household income ranges, what each family was expected to contribute.
Keep in mind that these are sample cases, and each student who applies for aid will be reviewed on an individual basis. Class of 2029 Domestic U.S. Students ( university need-based grant application submitted ) Average Family Contribution Percent of Families Receiving Award The W&L Promise guarantees a powerful financial aid package to undergraduate students from families earning under $150,000 annually.
Students who qualify will receive full tuition without loans. Students whose families earn less than $75,000 per year will also receive aid covering room and board. What does The W&L Promise include?
The Promise covers 100% of tuition for admitted students from families earning less than $150,000. If family income is below $75,000, the award is expanded to cover tuition, room, and board . These are need-based grants , not merit scholarships, and they replace loans.
Does my student need to apply for financial aid? Yes. To be considered for The W&L Promise, students must submit a complete need-based aid application, including the FAFSA and CSS Profile, by the relevant financial aid deadlines.
Are loans included in the financial aid package? No. Students who qualify for The W&L Promise receive grant aid only —no loans. Washington and Lee has a no-loan policy for all students receiving need-based aid.
What if our income is slightly above $150,000? Students from families with higher incomes may still qualify for financial aid, depending on circumstances such as family size, number of siblings in college, or other financial factors. We encourage all families to use W&L’s MyinTuition calculator or the Net Price Calculator to estimate aid eligibility.
Do transfer students qualify for The W&L Promise? Yes. Transfer applicants are eligible for The W&L Promise if they apply for need-based aid and meet the income requirements.
Does The W&L Promise replace other scholarships? No. The Promise is part of W&L’s broader commitment to affordability. Students may still be considered for other institutional, state, or external scholarships in addition to Promise funding.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Admitted undergraduate students with total family income below $150,000; transfer students may also qualify with need-based aid application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows full tuition; tuition + room and board for families under $75K. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
W&L Promise is funded by Washington & Lee University. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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