Grants

Grants are funds provided by federal, state or private sources that do not need to be repaid, provided that the enrollment period is completed. Grants are awarded based on a financial need and usually require filing the FAFSA in order to be considered.

Non-Wisconsin residents should contact their states' higher education agencies for any possible state specific aid. Higher education agencies listing by state can be found online through the Department of Education.

Program	Eligibility	Application
Federal Pell Grant	Undergraduate student First bachelor’s degree Must be enrolled full-time to receive full amount Prorated based on actual enrollment at time of disbursement Awarded maximum of 600%	File FAFSA
Federal SEOG Grant	Must be Pell Grant eligible Undergraduate student Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 undergrad credits)	File FAFSA
WI Higher Ed Grant (WHEG)	Undergraduate student Wisconsin resident Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 undergrad credits) Awarded maximum of 10 semesters	File FAFSA
WI TIP Talent Grant	Undergraduate student Wisconsin resident Must be nominated as a freshman by the Financial Aid Office or counselors of the Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs (WEOP) Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 undergrad credits)	File FAFSA; Contact Wisconsin Education Opportunity Center
Indian Student Assistance Grant	Undergraduate and graduate students Wisconsin resident At least 25% Native American Awarded maximum of 10 semesters	File FAFSA; File Indian Student Assistance Application
WI Hear/Visual Handicap Grant	Undergraduate students Wisconsin resident Severe or profound hearing or visual impairment Must be enrolled at least half time Awarded maximum of 10 semesters	File FAFSA; File Hearing & Visually Handicapped Student Application
WI AOP Graduate Grant	Graduate students (full- or part-time) Traditionally underrepresented persons of color or non-minority disadvantaged persons	File FAFSA; Contact the Graduate Studies office
Federal BIA Indian Grant	American Indian heritage Tribes determine eligibility. Please contact your tribal educational department. Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council	File FAFSA; File any forms required by the tribe.
WI DVR Voc Rehab Grant	Students with physical and/or psychological handicap may be eligible	File FAFSA; Contact local DVR office or write to: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) 201 East Washington Ave. P.O. Box 7852 Madison, WI 573707-7852
Nonresident Fee Remission	Undergraduate or graduate students Non-resident of Wisconsin Remits part or all of non-resident tuition	File FAFSA
American Indian Graduate Center Fellowships	Graduate students An enrolled member of federally recognized tribe	American Indian Graduate Center 4520 Montgomery Blvd NE Suite 1B Albuquerque, NM 87109
WI Lawton Retention Grant	Undergraduate students Wisconsin residents or Minnesota reciprocity minority students Completed 30 credits	File FAFSA
Veterans' Part Time Study Grant	Widows and minor dependents of deceased wartime veterans who would have been eligible for the Veterans' Part time Study Grant Awarded as a reimbursement after the semester is completed	Apply at the County Veterans' Service Office
Minnesota-Wisconsin Tuition Reciprocity	Minnesota residents attending UW Oshkosh	Visit Higher Educational Aids Board website for more information and application

Financial Aid Office

Grants