TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

(Students who complete the FAFSA are considered for all of the following programs)

FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM

The Federal Pell Grant program gives a base of aid to which all other types of aid are added. Pell Grants are based on financial need and are prorated according to the student's enrollment status.

FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (FWS)

This program provides employment to students attending school on at least a half-time basis, who have financial need. Work-study students are paid $7.75 per hour. The typical work-study job is 16 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer. Jobs are available for off-campus as well as on-campus positions.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM (FSEOG)

This grant is for students who have a large financial need. The student must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant Program in order to receive a FSEOG.

WISCONSIN HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM (WHEG)

To receive a WHEG the student must be a Wisconsin resident attending a Wisconsin College at least half-time who hasn't already earned a Bachelor's degree. This is a need based grant.

TALENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM (TIP)

The Talent Incentive Program grant is run by the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board. To be eligible, the student must be a resident of Wisconsin, be enrolled at least half-time and show financial need. All TIP recipients must be eligible for WHEG grants.

WISCONSIN MINORITY GRANT PROGRAM

The Minority Grant program is run by the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board. To be eligible, the student must be a Wisconsin resident, be enrolled at least half-time, demonstrate financial need, and be in the second year of a two-year program.

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS GRANT (BIA)

Native American students (with at least 1/4 Indian lineage) enrolled full-time may receive aid from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. To be considered for this grant, students must contact their Tribal Education Office for an Indian Scholarship Application.

WISCONSIN INDIAN ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (WIAG)

This grant is for Native American students who are Wisconsin residents attending a Wisconsin college. To be considered for this grant, students must complete an Indian Scholarship Application with their Tribal Education Office.

WISCONSIN DEAF/BLIND HANDICAPPED PROGRAM

Visually handicapped or hearing impaired Wisconsin residents may qualify for a Grant for Handicapped Persons. These grants are run by the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board and are based on financial need. To be considered for this grant, the student must contact the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board in Madison, WI at (608) 266-0888.

WISCONSIN NURSING STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

The Nursing Student Loan Program provides loans to Wisconsin residents who are enrolled at least half-time in Registered Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing programs.  The maximum award per year is $3,000 with an overall maximum of $15,000.  The student who participates in this program must agree to be employed as a licensed nurse in Wisconsin.  For each of the first two years the student nurses and meets the eligibility criteria, 25% of the loan is forgiven for a maximum of 50% forgiveness.  The balance remaining after forgiveness must be repaid at an interest rate not to exceed 5%.  If the student does not nurse and meet the eligibility criteria, the loan must be repaid at an interest rate not to exceed 5%.  Funds are limited and are awarded as appropriate.  Students must complete the state participation agreement to receive their loan funds.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available through the NWTC Educational Foundation Office and from private sources. The Foundation Office also has lists of other resources for funding your education.

- Please Note - Regarding Grants -

• The grants will be divided into two equal payments. The first payment will be deposited to your student account one week prior to the beginning of Fall semester. The second payment will be deposited one week prior to the beginning of Spring semester.

• All tuition and fees owed to the College will be deducted from your student account. If there are any funds remaining, the balance will be mailed to you.

• Grants do not have to be repaid unless you withdraw from school or never attend class, or do not complete at least one class with a passing grade. You are required to notify the Financial Aid Staff of your intent to withdraw. If a grant repayment is due, you will be notified by mail.

Contact Financial Aid at 920-498-5444
or email for specific questions.