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I'm in the same boat! The person who interviewed me suggested it would be 2–3 weeks, and it's now been 3 weeks. So hopefully soon!

I just wanted to follow up on this for any future applicants who might be reading this. After going up for a visiting day, I called the DGS to follow up about my spot on the waitlist and ask about the possibility of funding. I mentioned that another program had offered a fully funded spot. He was sort of cagey but encouraging in response, said they would try to offer a competitive aid package. And then a few days later they offered me a spot in the program with a tuition waiver and $18k stipend, no questions asked. I was really pleasantly surprised by how accommodating they were (also overjoyed that i never had to fill out a FAFSA). So, there is hope for prospective students, even if you're not an aristocrat.

Hi all, Does anyone have experience with the financial aid at Williams' grad art program? I was waitlisted yesterday with the following email: "You are currently wait-listed for admission to Williams, including financial aid. Your chances for admission are pretty good." It sounds like, if a spot opens up, they won't be offering me a merit fellowship, but I will be eligible for need-based financial aid. For context, I'm financially independent from my parents (meaning I won't file their tax returns on my FAFSA and won't provide them unless Williams asks), and my income last year was just under $30k. It seems like a long shot to expect a full need-based scholarship, but I don't really have any money to pay for grad school, and my parents aren't contributing anything. This is definitely not a degree I'm willing to take out loans for. So can anyone vouch for the quality of the program's financial aid? I have a full fellowship at a good but less prestigious master's program, but obviously I would like to pursue Williams if there's a possibility it will be financially feasible. Thanks for any insights y'all can offer.