Scholarships and Financial Aid
The Stout University Foundation distributes $500,000.00 in scholarship awards to undergraduate and graduate students each year.
In addition, the Financial Aid Office works with you to help ensure that you receive the maximum amount of funding available to you. To be eligible for federal and state financial aid funding, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and submit a Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA). Also, students who meet the financial requirements may qualify for work study grants. These provide an hourly stipend in return for research or other teaching assistance.
UW-Stout provides funding on a competitive basis for student research projects. Awards for a Small Research project will be up to $500 (between 16 and 25 proposals funded per year). These are intended to fund smaller scale projects or dissemination of research findings. Larger Research projects may be funded up to $2,000 (up to five funded per year). The due date for applications is the 15 of each month.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are offered by an academic department. The actual tasks vary; sample tasks include assisting faculty with large classes, laboratory management or research. Some assistantships provide health benefits in addition to a salary. Application forms are available at the Graduate School web site. Completed application forms are forwarded to the program director. Additionally, submitting a resume and letter of interest in an assistantship to the academic department chair would be advisable if you want serious consideration for an internship. Speaking directly with the program director and department chair about your interest in a graduate assistantship is recommended.
Tuition Reciprocity
Wisconsin has a reciprocity agreement with Minnesota, meaning that if you are a Minnesota resident, you may attend a Wisconsin university and pay the same fees that you would pay to attend a Minnesota university. You will have to submit a reciprocity application to Minnesota before the end of your first semester. The State of Minnesota will not grant reciprocity benefits retroactively.