Policy on Outside Funding
Outside funding will reduce a student's work study component before affecting the QuestBridge Scholarship. Outside funding that exceeds the work study amount will replace the student's work study and any amount in excess of the work study amount will reduce the QuestBridge Scholarship on a dollar for dollar basis. Outside funding may not be deferred to subsequent years.
Policy on Health Insurance
W&L requires all students to have health insurance. If a student is not covered by an insurance plan, the QuestBridge Scholarship will be increased to pay for the W&L student health insurance plan. The cost for the plan for 2025-26 is $3,147 (not included in cost of attendance above).
Policy on Travel Allowance
Students are allowed a specific amount for travel each year (travel allowance), which is determined by the student's home address. The travel allowance is in addition to the total costs listed above and the QuestBridge Scholarship will be increased to cover the total amount of this allowance.
Policy on Student Contribution
The work-study component will be approximately $1,000 and allows for 7-8 hours of work per week for first-year students. Students may choose to replace their work-study eligibility with a loan.
Requirements Associated with Maintaining this Award
QuestBridge Scholarship recipients are required to maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Students placed on an academic suspension may face a loss of their award.
Policy on Technology Purchase Grant
Students receiving the QuestBridge Scholarship are eligible for up to $1,200 in funds to enable them to purchase an eligible computer/laptop. More information on this process is available once a student matches to W&L.
Other Details
The allowance for room and board includes a full meal plan and the cost of a standard room on campus.
Special Note
The financial aid letter is not official unless it comes from Washington and Lee; the QuestBridge "award letter" does not represent a commitment from the college.
Washington and Lee’s Financial Aid Overview
W&L does not consider if a student applied for or is receiving need-based aid when evaluating their application for admission, and we meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students without the use of loans. Our mission is to make a W&L education affordable for all admitted students – domestic or international – and we believe reading entirely need-blind and meeting full need are important in achieving that goal.
