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Grants - Types of Aid

You are here: Financial Aid Office » Types of Aid

• Introduction
• Applying for a Grant
• Undergraduates and Graduates
  • Bureau Of Indian Affairs Grant (BIA)
  • Non-Resident Tuition Waiver
  • Wisconsin Native American Student Assistant Grant (WIG)
• Undergraduates Only
  • Ben R. Lawton Undergraduate Minority Retention Grant (UMRG)
  • Pell Grant
  • Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
  • Talent Incentive Program (TIP)
  • Wisconsin Higher Education Grant (WHEG)
  • International Study Grant
• Graduates Only
  • Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP)

Introduction

Because of the number and complexity of financial aid programs, only basic descriptions of the various sources of aid can be provided in this publication. Moreover, it is not possible to provide a comprehensive listing of all the considerations made in assessing financial need and determining eligibility for funds. All guidelines for administering financial aid programs are subject to change at any time as a result of legislative action or administrative mandate from the state and federal agencies responsible for the direction of the program.

The majority of aid given to students is Federal aid. We suggest that you take a look at the latest Student Guide from the US Department of Education for comprehensive information about the Federal financial aid programs.
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Applying for a Grant

To apply for most grants through the Financial Aid Office, you must complete the FAFSA and other required forms.

For information about the application procedure and links to all of the required forms, please go to the section of this website about Applying for Aid.
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Undergraduates and Graduates

Bureau Of Indian Affairs Grant (BIA)

Available to U.S. citizens (undergraduate and graduate) who can establish need and proof of at least one-fourth Native American descent as certified by application to the appropriate tribal agency or BIA agency. This needs to be done only for the initial application. No set limit amount and renewal for up to five years to students who maintain satisfactory progress. Application must be made each year by completing the regular financial aid application forms.
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Non-Resident Tuition Waiver

Remits all or part of non-resident portion of tuition for a limited number of full-time undergraduate and graduate non-resident students who demonstrate financial need.
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Wisconsin Native American Student Assistant Grant (WIG)

Awards for Wisconsin residents (undergraduate and graduate) who are American Indians and demonstrate financial need. Renewable for up to 10 semesters for students who maintain satisfactory progress.
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Undergraduates Only

Ben R. Lawton Undergraduate Multicultural Retention Grant (UMRG)

Available to U.S. Black, Hispanic, Native American and Southeast Asian undergraduates of sophomore or above grade level (30 credits or more earned). Must demonstrate financial need, be enrolled full time and achieving satisfactory academic progress. Available to Wisconsin and Minnesota students. Applications are available in Multicultural Student Services. For more information click here.
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Pell Grant

For detailed information on the Federal Pell Grant, please visit The Student Guide, from the US Department of Education.

Awards will depend on program funding and computed financial need. The maximum award for 2006-2007 is $4050.
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Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

For detailed information on the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, please visit The Student Guide, from the US Department of Education.

Awards depend on funding and financial need.
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Talent Incentive Program (TIP)

A grant program designed to aid disadvantaged students. Awards to Wisconsin residents who demonstrate financial need
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Wisconsin Higher Education Grant (WHEG)

Awards for Wisconsin undergraduates, depending on program funding. Must be a Wisconsin resident and demonstrate financial need to be considered. Awards are renewable for up to 10 semesters.
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International Study Grant

A grant for UW-Stout students who are looking to study abroad. Must be a Wisconsin resident and demonstrate financial need to be considered. Must have been accepted to a study abroad or exchange program. Students must complete an application and submit it to the Office of International Education (OIE). Student must also have completed a FAFSA and be eligible for financial aid. Deadline for applications for fall semesters and summer programs is March 1. Deadline for WinTerM and Spring semester programs is October 1.
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Graduates Only

Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP)

For graduate students only. Grants are available to a limited number of minority/disadvantaged students who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to Wisconsin residents. Applications are available in Multicultural Student Services. For more information click here.
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