Student Financial Aid
Working with you to make education affordable.
At WITS, we will work with you to make education affordable. Students who meet the admissions criteria of WITS are not denied acceptance because of financial need. Every effort is made to ensure that eligible students are able to receive the financial aid needed to attend WITS.
This first step in applying for any kind of financial aid is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
To learn more about the FAFSA application process, or to complete the FAFSA application, visit https://fafsa.gov/.
The WITS Title IV School Code is 042652. Click here for helpful tips for filling out a FAFSA.
While the total cost of the degree varies from student to student, for most students, the total cost of the degree ranges between $19,000 and $23,000. Our Net Price Calculator can help you estimate costs.
The FAFSA application becomes available on October 1st for the following academic year. For the 24-25 academic year only, the FAFSA application became available on January 1st. The application should be filled out as soon as possible.
WITS participates in the Federal Pell Grant Program. WITS does not participate in federal loan programs.
For more information on financial aid at WITS, please see the FINANCIAL AID HANDBOOK or contact Mrs. Tova Rappaport, Director of Financial Aid, at trappaport@wits.edu, or 410-358-6560 / 410-913-5688.
Maryland State Aid
The State of Maryland offers needs-based and merit-based scholarships, grants, and awards. There are also scholarships for specific fields and populations. To learn about Maryland state financial aid programs, visit http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/index.aspx
A student who files the FAFSA and indicates a Maryland state school is automatically considered for many state financial aid programs. However, some programs require additional applications. For more information on specific programs, visit http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/descriptions.aspx and http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/College411/finassisttoc.aspx
For the 24-25 academic year, the priority deadline to file for state awards is March 1st. For this year only, the non-priority deadline is June 1st.
Senatorial and Legislative awards have a separate application process and may have different deadlines. See the above links and contact the offices of your state senators or delegates for more information.
Private Scholarships
There are many private scholarships available to students from organizations and foundations inside and outside of the Jewish community. Students are encouraged to apply for these as well. There are resources available online to search for potential scholarships such as the websites listed below. WITS is not affiliated with any of these websites and does not endorse them.
Federal Student Aid (U.S. Department of Education)
Big Future by the College Board
Exclusive Scholarships for Future Teachers
Loans
WITS does not participate in Federal Loan Programs, but we do partner with some private lenders such as SunTrust Student Loans. Visit their websites for additional information. Additionally, the Associated Hebrew Free Loan offers interest-free loans for education and can be accessed at www.hebrewfreeloan.org for more information.
WITS
Institutional scholarship funds are available to students (excluding ISAP) who have exhausted other avenues of assistance and are still unable to meet their cost of attendance.
Summer applications (for degree seeking, non-FAFSA eligible students) must be received by semester begin date.
To complete and submit online, please CLICK HERE.
Applications for Fall/Spring semesters received by August 25th will be given priority consideration.
To complete and submit online, please CLICK HERE.
Students must have completed the FAFSA application in order to be considered for institutional aid. Additionally, to be considered for institutional aid for the fall and/or spring semesters, students who are Maryland residents must also apply for Maryland state legislative awards and Central Scholarships.