Grant

Who's eligible?

How do I apply?

Other info

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) grant

Students of Native American heritage

FAFSA* and Indian Scholarship application

Information available through BIA or your tribe

Indian Student Assistant grant

WI residents of Native American heritage

FAFSA* and Student Assistance Grant Application

Up to $1100

Iraq and Afghanistan Service grant (or zero EFC determination)

Children of military personnel killed in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11/01.  Must have been less than 24 years old at time of parent's death or enrolled at least part-time at an institution of higher education.

FAFSA*

If you are eligible to receive a Pell grant, it will be determined that you have a zero EFC for all federal aid programs.
If you are not eligible to receive a Pell grant, you will be eligible for this grant in the same amount as a maximum Pell grant, not to exceed the cost of attendance.

Lawton Undergraduate Retention Grant (LUMRG)

Minority residents of WI or MN who have completed 27 credits

FAFSA*

Based on financial need; limited funds

MN Tuition Reciprocity

MN residents

MN Office of Higher Education

Reduces out of state tuition

Non-resident Tuition Waiver (NTW)

 
Students outside WI or MN attending UW-Superior

NTW application

 
Limited funds available; reduces non-resident tuition

Pell grant

High need students seeking first bachelor's degree

FAFSA*

Awarded year-round in varying amounts, up to $2775 per semester.  It is awarded according to EFC, enrollment status, and acceleration. 

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

 High need students

FAFSA*

Varying amounts to $700SEOG is awarded on a first come, first serve basis; limited funds

Talent Incentive Program (TIP)

WI residents who are minorities or first-generation university students with extreme financial need. 

FAFSA* and TIP application

TIP application available from high school counselor. Must be nominated as a freshman; limited to 10 semesters. Varying amounts up to $1800.  More info available at HEAB

Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) or Tuition Increase Grant (TIG)

WI residents whose annual family income is less than $60,000 who have unmet financial need, who are not receiving WHEG.

FASFA*

Limited funds, up to the increase in tuition over the prior year, for students continuously enrolled for six years, beginning in either 2009-10 or 2010-11.

WI Higher Education Grant (WHEG)

WI residents

FAFSA*

Based on financial need; limit of 10 semesters

Grant

Who's eligible?

How do I apply?

Other info

Advanced Opportunity Grant (AOP)

Disadvantaged or minority students

FAFSA* and AOP application
New AOP applicants claiming disadvantaged status, must also complete the Disadvantaged Criteria Determination Form.

Limited funds available

Beecroft Graduate Travel grant

Students whose graduate work would be aided by travel

Contact the Graduate Studies Office

One-time award up to $1000

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) grant

Students of Native American heritage

FAFSA* and Indian Scholarship application

Information available through BIA or your tribe.

Indian Student Assistant grant

 
WI residents of Native American heritage

 
FAFSA* and Student Assistance Grant Application

Up to $1100

MN Tuition Reciprocity

MN residents

MN Office of Higher Education

Reduces out of state tuition

Non-resident tuition waiver (NTW)

Students outside WI or MN attending UW-Superior

NTW application

Limited funds available; reduces non-resident tuition