To learn about the many grants and scholarships available in Wisconsin, you can find out much from the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board who administers such programs. There are 18 University of Wisconsin campuses, and many technical colleges and career institutions in Wisconsin. There are also two tribal colleges in Wisconsin: the College of Menominee Nation in Keshena, and the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College in Hayward.
The Wisconsin Higher Education Grants gives money to students in need for college funds in amounts up to $3,000 per year. You must be a Wisconsin resident pursuing a degree from a state university, a state technical college, or a tribal college. You must be enrolled at least half-time.
Fill out the FAFSA to be eligible for the Wisconsin Tuition Grant. The Wisconsin Tuition Grant helps undergraduate students who have financial need. You must be enrolled half-time in a degree or certificate program at an eligible academic institution in Wisconsin. You are not eligible if you attend more than 10 semesters at college in Wisconsin. The award amount of the Wisconsin Tuition grant must be $250 or more per year. The maximum award is set by the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board.
The Talent Incentive Program Grant awards $600 to $1,800 for initial awards if you are a student planning to attend a university in Wisconsin, or a technical college, or independent college, or tribal college. To apply, fill out the FAFSA and be nominated by your school Financial Aid Office or Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program (WEOP). The funding for the Talent Incentive Program is from both the State of Wisconsin and the United States Federal Government. You must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for the grant. The grant is renewable and is need-based. The maximum continuing award may be up to an amount of $1,800 annually, and is set by the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board.
If you are at least one-quarter Native American, then you may be able to get a grant anywhere from $250 to $1,100 per academic year in Wisconsin through the Indian Student Assistance Grant. You need to be a Wisconsin resident enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, and you need to have financial need. You must also be enrolled in an approved academic institution in Wisconsin, including a tribal college.
If you want to attend the Marquette University School of Dentistry, then you may be able to get a “resident” tuition rate. Your award is equal to a $8,753 tuition subsidization. You need to enroll in the D.D.S. program full-time to be eligible. About 160 dentistry students are able to be in this tuition subsidization program each academic year. It is worth looking into, if you want to get a degree in dentistry and you are a Wisconsin resident.
In the state of Wisconsin getting an education can help you to rise to higher heights and to find a job that is worthy of the time and dedication you put into your studies. Sometimes though coming up with the money to attend a post secondary institution is not so easy. Here we look at the school grant opportunities available to you if you live in the state of Wisconsin.
Grants in Wisconsin for 2012
No matter how you look at it higher education is not cheap. The thought can be discouraging and can potentially scare would-be students away from pursuing a higher education. But it does not have to! If you live in the state of Wisconsin here are some grant programs worth looking into this school year:
Wisconsin Higher Education Grant: This grant is available for any undergraduate student who is a resident of the state of Wisconsin to apply for. The student must be currently enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a certification program or a degree program at a participating college or university in Wisconsin.
This grant is open to full-time and half-time students. The amount of money awarded to each student is awarded on a yearly basis by HEAB. Students cannot exceed being in school 10 semesters to qualify for this grant. The money awarded ranges from $250 to $3000. The decision about how much each student receives is based upon financial need. You must fill out a FAFSA form to apply for this grant. Contact the financial aid office at your school for more information.
Wisconsin Tuition Grant: Residents of Wisconsin who are pursuing undergraduate studies are eligible to apply for the tuition grant. Full-time students may apply for this grant as may half-time students who are studying at non-profit independent colleges and universities in the state. HEAB awards the money to students annually. The minimum amount awarded to students is $250. This is a grant geared at financially needy students. Students must attend an in-state education institution to be eligible for this grant money.
Tuition Reimbursement Grant
The Tuition Reimbursement Grant is issued by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. The grant cannot be renewed from year to year. It can be used during the student’s freshman year of school, sophomore year, junior year or senior year. Those who wish to apply for this grant must be attending or have plans to enroll in a two years or four year college, university or technical institution. The applicant must be able to meet military service requirements.
Those who apply for the Tuition Reimbursement Grant must be citizens of the United States as well as permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin. Undergraduate students are required to complete all of their required courses in accredited schools in the state.
Wisconsin Native American Student Grant
If you are at least one-quarter American Indian and need some help funding your postsecondary schooling then you can apply for the Wisconsin Native American Student Grant. This grant is available to undergraduate students in their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year of college or university. It is also available for graduate or post-graduate studies.
Please be aware that the Wisconsin Native American Student Grant cannot be renewed year after year. Those who wish to apply must be United States citizens who are attending school in Wisconsin. Applicants must submit a financial need analysis. The amount of money awarded for this grant is in the range of $250 to $1,100.
Steven Knezevich Grant
This grant is issued through the Steven Knezevich Trust and is a one time grant for students who are of Serbian descent. It is not just restricted to American citizens. The grant cannot be renewed year after year. It can be used during the freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year for the undergraduate student. It is also available for graduate students to apply for.
In summary, go to the HEAB, in order to get more information about the many school grants in Wisconsin and financial aid opportunities available to Wisconsin residents who need financial aid for their college aspirations.