A grant is a type of funding based on financial need that you do not need to repay. Eligibility requirements listed are not exhaustive. Only one FAFSA needs to be filed for each academic year.
Undergraduate Grant Opportunities
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Grant
Who’s eligible: Students of Native American heritage
Apply:Â FAFSA* and Indian Scholarship application
Other Info: Information available through BIA or your tribe
Indian Student Assistance Grant
Who’s eligible: Wisconsin residents of Native American heritage
Apply: FAFSA* and Student Assistance Grant Application
Other Info:Â Up to $1,100
Lawton Undergraduate Retention Grant (LUMRG)
Who’s eligible: Full-time, minority residents of Wisconsin who have completed 24 credits
Apply:Â FAFSA*
Other Info: Based on financial need; limited funds. Information available on the Lawton Program webpage.
Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity
Who’s eligible: Minnesota residents
Apply:Â MN Office of Higher Education
Other Info:Â Reciprocity is only for those students from Minnesota. With tuition reciprocity, you pay approximately the same tuition as attending a Minnesota public university.
Nonresident Tuition Waiver
For information about our Nonresident Tuition Waivers, visit the Tuition Award Programs page.
Pell Grant
Who’s eligible: Typically, high-need undergraduates seeking first bachelor’s degree
Apply:Â FAFSA*
Other Info:Â Limited to the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters, according to SAI and number of credits.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Who’s eligible: High-need students
Apply:Â FAFSA*
Other Info:Â Varying amounts to $800 SEOG is awarded on a first come, first serve basis; limited funds.
Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG)
Who’s eligible: Wisconsin undergraduate residents with financial need.
Apply:Â FASFA*
Other Info: Must be seeking their first bachelor’s degree and enrolled at least 1/2 time.
Talent Incentive Program (TIP)
Who’s eligible: Wisconsin residents who are minorities or first-generation university students with financial need.
Apply:Â FAFSA* and TIP application
Other Info: 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.
Wisconsin Grant
Who’s eligible: Wisconsin undergraduate residents seeking first bachelor’s degree
Apply:Â FAFSA*
Other Info:Â Based on financial need; limited to the equivalent of 10 full-time semesters, prorated based on enrollment status.
Graduate Grant Opportunities
Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP)
Who’s eligible: Disadvantaged or minority students
Apply: FAFSA* and AOP Application
New AOP applicants claiming disadvantaged status, must also complete the Disadvantage Criteria Determination Form.
Other Info:Â Limited funds available
Beecroft Graduate Travel Grant
Who’s eligible: Students whose graduate work would be aided by travel
Apply:Â Contact the Graduate Studies Office
Other Info:Â One-time award up to $1000
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Grant
Who’s eligible: Students of Native American heritage
Apply:Â FAFSA* and Indian Scholarship application
Other Info: Information available through BIA or your tribe.
Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity
Who’s eligible: Minnesota residents
Apply:Â MN Office of Higher Education
Other Info:Â Reciprocity is only for those students from Minnesota. With tuition reciprocity, you pay approximately the same tuition as attending a Minnesota public university.
Nonresident Tuition Waiver
For information about our Nonresident Tuition Waivers, visit the Tuition Award Programs page.
TEACH Grant
Who’s eligible: Graduate students admitted to the Master of Science in Education and who are in the Special Education program. Financial Aid will notify students if they are eligible to apply for the TEACH Grant.
Apply:Â FAFSA* and addtional documentation that will be sent out by UW-Superior to eligible students.
Other Info:Â Federal Student Aid, TEACH Grant