Comprehensive Financial Aid Resources in Madison, WI

Financial Aid Resources

Phone 608.663.4300  Fax 608.663.3495  ecentral@edgewood.edu 1000 Edgewood College Dr. Madison, WI 53711

We're here to assist you by outlining the various financial resources available. We can guide you through the application process and are available throughout the year to assist you each step of the way. Please don't hesitate to contact Edgewood Central with any questions you might have.

• Create an FSA ID online at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov.  Edgewood College Federal School Code: 003848

View Outside Scholarship Opportunities

FERPA Financial Release

Students should complete the FERPA Financial Release Form online to specify individuals (parents, spouse, other(s)) who Edgewood College can share financial information with (financial aid, account balance, charges, refunds, payment information, etc.)

1. Student logs onto Edgewood Express
2. Go to FERPA Financial Release (bottom of left menu)
3. Complete the form including the name, birthdate, and relationship

2023-2024 Forms

2023-2024 Verification Worksheet- Dependent Students

2023-2024 Verification Worksheet- Independent Students

2023-2024 Household Worksheet- Dependent Students

2023-2024 Household Worksheet- Independent Students

2023-2024 Consideration of Special Circumstances- Dependent Students

2023-2024 Consideration of Special Circumstances- Independent Students

2023-2024 Marital Confirmation - Parents of Dependent Students

2023-2024 Marital Confirmation - Independent Students

Loans

Parent Plus Loan (optional federal loan for parents of dependent students)

Parent borrowers should apply after June 10 for the upcoming academic year.

Parent borrower signs into www.studentloans.gov > Request a plus loan > Parent Plus > Complete the requested information.

If the parent is approved and wants the loan, continue and complete the Parent Plus Master Promissory Note.

If the parent is denied, Edgewood will email the student a revised award letter offering an additional Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan.

Additional Plus Loan Information

Alternative Education Loans/ Private Loans (optional non-federal loans for students)

Utilize scholarships, grants, work-study, and federal loan options before borrowing an alternative loan. 

Use the Alternative Loan Comparison Tool to evaluate interest rates, fees, eligibility requirements, repayment terms, and borrower benefits.

Alternative Loan Comparison Tool and Application

This list is not comprehensive or exclusive; Edgewood will certify other alternative educational loans.  Please review our Code of Conduct for Educational Loans for more details.