Financial Aid at Watkins
At Watkins we strive to help meet the financial needs of our students by extending both need-based and merit-based financial aid to all students who qualify. Nearly 80 percent of our students receive some form of financial assistance (grants, loans, and/or student employment).
Most financial aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, defined as the difference between the cost of education and the expected family contribution (or EFC). The federal government’s need analysis formula is used to determine a family’s ability to contribute to college costs.
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film offers financial assistance from various programs comprised of federal, state, and institutional funds. Students interested in applying for financial assistance are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), list our school code 031276, be admitted as a degree-seeking student at the College, complete the Institutional Application for Financial Aid (after being admitted) and meet all eligibility requirements to participate in the student financial assistance program. The FAFSA can be completed, electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
For a list of the types of aid that our Financial Aid office has to offer, click here.
FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Priority | April 1 | April 1 | April 1 |
| Late | July 1 | October 1 | May 1 |
Our priority awarding deadline is April 1st. To meet our priority deadline, you and/or your parents must complete the FAFSA beginning January 1st using the most accurate estimated income information available (i.e., end of year check stub of earnings, W-2 forms, federal tax returns- if available). Even if you haven’t filed your federal tax return, you can still complete your FAFSA in order to meet our deadline and update later with actual income once available. The Financial Aid office will be able to put together an award package for accepted students who have filed the FAFSA and other required forms by the priority award deadline. Remember that early filing maximizes your chances of receiving assistance from aid programs for which you qualify.
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Financial Aid Steps:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 for the following academic year. Watkins’ FAFSA code number is 031276. Applications filed by April 1 receive priority consideration.
- Complete the Institutional Application for Financial Aid
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Read all correspondence received from our financial aid office or other agencies (federal, state or private), as it relates to student aid funding and respond accordingly
FINANCIAL AID CALCULATOR
Use this free financial aid calculator to estimate charges and aid amounts. Please note that the aid estimates provided in the calculator is based on 2008-09 data and does not currently reflect the increased and expanded scholarship programs offered at Watkins for first-time students. However, the parameters are the same and should give you an overall accurate estimate for planning purposes. For more detailed information on your financial aid package at Watkins, please contact our financial aid office.
Click here to use the calculator
Payment Plans
Watkins offers an Interest Free payment plan processed through the Business Office. Interested students and parents should contact the Business Office Manager for Student Accounts at (615) 383.4848 ext. 7412 or [email protected]
Phone: 615.383.4848
Regina Gilbert, Director of Financial Aid -ext 7421
Lyle Jones, Financial Aid Coordinator -ext 7420
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film
Office of Financial Aid
2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37228