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 your enrollment status.
Summer 2011 was the last summer term where students were eligible for a second or additional Pell grant. Beginning Summer 2012, students will only be eligible for the remaining aid they did not use during the 2011-12 academic terms of fall and spring. If you use all of your aid in fall and spring you may not have additional funds available for summer term. Please plan accordingly, as this is a change from last year.
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
This program provides employment to students attending school on at least a half-time basis, who have financial need.
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. You must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant Program in order to receive a FSEOG.
ACG is a federal grant developed by Congress to encourage high school students to take demanding courses in high school. ACG is awarded for 1st and 2nd years students who are eligible for Pell Grant and have completed a rigorous high school curriculum.
Wisconsin Higher Education Grant Program (WHEG)
To receive a WHEG you 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 Aid's Board. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Wisconsin, be enrolled at least half-time and show financial need. You 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, you 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, you must contact your 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, you 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.
If you participate in this program you must agree to be employed as a licensed nurse in Wisconsin. For each of the first two years that you work as a nurse and meet 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 you do not work as a 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. You must complete the state participation agreement to receive your loan funds.