Grants

Learn about grants that are available to students as a great option for financial aid.
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What Are Grants?

Grants are considered "gift" aid — they are need-based and do not have to be repaid.


Grants for Undergraduate Students

Whether you're studying arts or engineering, our funding options can help ease your financial journey. Explore eligibility and award details by clicking on each grant below.

 

Federal Pell Grant

Eligibility: Based on your financial need determined by your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Award: Maximum award is $7,395. Award amounts are based on your FAFSA and credit load.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Eligibility: Based on Pell Grant eligibility. Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits). 
Award: Maximum award is $1,000.

WI Grant

Who: Wisconsin resident undergraduates.
Eligibility: Based on your financial need determined by your FAFSA. Can be received for a maximum of 10 semesters.
Award: Maximum award is $3,700. Award amounts are based on your FAFSA and credit load.

Talent Incentive Program (TIP) Grant

Who: Wisconsin resident undergraduates who have been nominated.
Eligibility: Freshmen students are nominated by school financial aid offices or by counselors of the Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs (WEOP). To continue to receive the TIP Grant, you must be enrolled consecutively at least half-time (6 credits) and continue to demonstrate financial need. Grant can be received for a maximum of 10 semesters.
Award: Maximum award is $1,800.

Indigenous Peoples Grant

State grant: Wisconsin Indian Student Assistance Grant
Tribal grant: File an application with your tribe.

International Study Grant

Who: Wisconsin resident undergraduates who are studying abroad.
Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need determined by your FAFSA and be accepted into a study abroad or exchange program. You must complete an application and submit it to the Office of International Education.

Grants for Graduate Students

Further your academic pursuits with specialized grant opportunities. Learn more by expanding each grant option below.

Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP) Grant

Who: Disadvantaged graduate student: Graduate student meeting any of the criteria including but not limited to one or more of the following: demonstrated financial need, first generation college student, or have experience educational, economic, and/or societal disadvantages or adversity.
Eligibility: Full eligibility requirements and application here

Indigenous Peoples Grant

State grant: Wisconsin Indian Student Assistance Grant
Tribal grant: File an application with your tribe.