Adjusted Hours - Spring Break
During Spring Break, March 23-27, Student Financial Services offices will maintain normal business hours Monday through Thursday and close to in-person services on Friday, March 27, when staff will be available by phone and e-mail 9am to 3pm.

Consumer Information

The Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended, requires institutions participating in the Title IV financial aid programs to disclose specified information to all current and prospective students and employees.  This page serves as a centralized location for access to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) consumer information and is intended to assist students, their families, and interested third parties in obtaining information about the University’s educational programs, costs, outcomes, etc.  Access the latest consumer information disclosures for current students, prospective undergraduate students, and prospective graduate students.

If you need assistance or paper copies, please contact the Student Financial Service Center (SFSC) at finances@uwm.edu or by writing to us at:

Student Financial Service Center
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
P.O. Box 469
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0469

Please indicate the subject to be Consumer Information Request. Staff will contact the appropriate campus department/office to gather the requested information and will respond in a timely manner.

General Information

Academic Programs – List of current degree and other education programs.

Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs – Agencies and governmental bodies which accredit, approve or license the University and its programs.  UW-Milwaukee is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Toll free: 1-800-621-7440

Articulation Agreements – Information on specific program-to-program transfer agreement contracts with established conditions.

Center for Student Experience & Talent – The Center for Student Experience & Talent provides career and placement services to students during and after enrollment.

College Scorecard – The U.S. Department of Education’s planning tool to help students and their families make more educated decisions about college. Students and their families can look up the cost and assess the value of colleges. Each scorecard highlights five key pieces of data about a college: costs, graduation rate, loan default rate, average amount borrowed, and employment.

Constitution Day – Information regarding commemorating the signing of the Constitution.

Consumer Information on College Navigator Website – The U.S. Department of Education is required to post 26 items on the College Navigator website for each school.

Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions – Policies and sanctions related to copyright infringement.

Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities – UWM’s Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) provides a variety of services and accommodations for the campus community.

Gainful Employment Programs – The following non-degree certificate programs are subject to the U.S. Department of Education’s gainful employment (GE) regulations (effective July 1, 2024).

Graduate

Undergraduate

Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) – The objectives of the GLBA standards for safeguarding are to: 1) Ensure the security and confidentiality of student information; 2) Protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information; and 3) Protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any student. UWM does not share nonpublic personal information with nonaffiliated third parties except as allowed under FERPA. The GLBA Security Plan is maintained by the Financial Information Security Committee and is available upon request.

Instructional Facilities – Campus maps of facilities.

Faculty & Instructional Personnel – Listings of current faculty and other instructional personnel.

Privacy of Student Records – The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects your rights to your individual educational records.  It includes the right to review and inspect educational records, amend or correct education records, and control the disclosure of certain portions of your educational records.  Students first registering for classes for any given term are sent a FERPA disclosure to their UWM email address.

Net Price Calculator – Provides estimated information about the net price of attendance.

Peer-to-Peer File Sharing – Provides information to enrolled and prospective students regarding institutional policies related to unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, including disciplinary actions that are taken against students who engage in illegal downloading or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using the institution’s information technology system.

Professional Licensure – State specific professional licensure information for students based on the state in which a student is located.  Specific programs send notifications to enrolled students every semester.  Newly admitted students receive a notification from the Admissions Office.  Please see example provided to newly admitted students in the Nursing program.  Copies of notifications for other programs can be provided upon request.

Refund Policy, Withdrawal, and Return of Title IV Financial Aid – Information regarding institutional refund policy, procedures for officially withdrawing from the institution, and the requirements for Return of Title IV funds.

State Authorization – UWM is part of the Universities of Wisconsin, which is authorized by the Wisconsin State Legislature.  If a student has a compliant that involves distance education, they should first contact the UWM Dean of Students.  If no resolution is reached, they may file a complaint with the Wisconsin Distance Learning Authorization Board (DLAB), please see Student Complaint Process heading below.

Student Activities – Information about student activities in which students can participate.

Student Complaint Process – Provides information to students regarding their rights to file complaints and grievances.

Student Diversity – Information regarding student body diversity including the percentage of enrolled full-time students by gender, ethnicity and recipients of the Federal Pell Grant.

Textbook Information – Information on textbooks which provides greater transparency of textbook pricing information and assists with calculating a reasonable estimate of textbook prices for courses.  The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and retail price information of required and recommended textbooks and supplemental materials can be accessed via PAWS.

Transfer of Credit Policies – Information regarding UWM’s transfer of credit policies.

Voter Registration – The State of Wisconsin allows all eligible voters to register on-site the day of elections.  For additional information on voting and upcoming elections, please utilize the following resources:

Written Arrangements – Information regarding programs that are designed to be offered by another entity.

UW-Milwaukee/UW-Parkside Consortial Nursing Program

Student Financial Assistance

Applying for Aid – Eligibility and procedures for applying for aid.

Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs – Information on need-based and non-need-based federal, state, private and institutional financial assistance programs.

Award Information – Criteria for selecting recipients and determining award amounts for scholarships, grants, loans, and employment.

Award Offers – UWM has signed the College Cost Transparency Initiative agreeing to follow a set of principles and standards that ensure transparency, clarity, and understanding around communicating student financial aid offers.

Code of Conduct for Education Loans – The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines to prevent conflicts of interest between employees and educational loan lenders. Annually appropriate staff are reminded of their responsibility in following the Code of Conduct for Education Loans, please see a copy of the most recent notification.

Cohort Default Rate (CDR) – UWM’s CDR as calculated by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is 0.00 percent for the FY 2022 cohort. This information is as September 2025 and is the same as the national average. Per the Common Data Set, 65 percent of the students in the 2025 undergraduate class who started at UWM as first-time students and received a bachelor’s degree between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, borrowed any type of loan. The average indebtedness was $34,846.

Contact Information for the Student Financial Services Center (SFSC) – Contact information for assistance in obtaining institutional or financial aid information.

Cost of Attendance – Information regarding the estimated cost of attending the institution including tuition and fees, books (course materials, supplies, and equipment), food and housing, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.  The COA may also include federal student loan fees and costs associated with professional licensure, certification or a first professional credential.  Additional educational related costs may also be added with a budget adjustment, please see Professional Judgment heading below.

Disbursement of Aid – Methods and frequency of disbursements of aid including information regarding disbursements to obtain books (course materials, supplies, and equipment).  Financial aid disbursement begins ten days before the first day of the semester.  Students counting on excess financial aid to purchase books and supplies will need to make sure to submit all requested paperwork in a timely fashion and keep an eye on their UWM e-mail.  Students should receive funds with ample time to make their purchases prior to the first day of classes provided all required paperwork is submitted.

Entrance Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers – First-time borrowers of a Federal Direct Student Loan must complete entrance counseling.  In addition, TEACH grant recipients must also complete Initial and Subsequent TEACH Grant Counseling and an Agreement to Serve.

Exit Counseling for Student Loan Borrowers – Borrowers of Federal Direct Loans and Federal Nursing Loan must complete exit counseling anytime the borrower is enrolled less than half-time, withdraws, or graduates.  In addition, TEACH grant recipients must also complete TEACH Grant Exit Counseling.

Federal Student Aid Ombudsman – The Ombudsman Group is dedicated to helping resolve disputes related to the federal student aid programs, including Federal Direct Loans, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and federal grant programs.

Federal Work Study – Information regarding general conditions and terms applicable to employment provided as part of a financial aid package.

Financial Literacy – Information regarding loan and debt repayment, how to pay for college, and money management resources to assist students at various stages of enrollment.

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Tools and resources to assist students in making informed financial decisions.
  • GradReady – A financial literacy tool where individuals can learn more about managing tuition, budget and bills.

Loan Information – Information regarding terms of loans, sample loan repayment schedule and the necessity for repaying loans.

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) – Students should use studentaid.gov to view information about all their federal loans and grants.  Once logged in, students can get information on their outstanding loan balances, loan statuses and disbursements as well as servicer information. Students and/or parents who borrow a Federal Direct Loan and/or a Federal Perkins Loan will have their loan information be submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).  This information will be accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and schools determined to be authorized users of the data system.

Preferred Lender List – UWM provides a listing of loan options for students to research.  Students may borrow from any lender and are not restricted to this list.  UWM encourages all students to complete the FAFSA in order to seek out Title IV aid programs that may be more favorable than private education loans.

Principles of Excellence – UWM has agreed to adopt the Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members.

Private Education Loan Disclosures – Disclosures for lenders listed on UWM’s preferred lender list are located in FASTChoice, which is a tool that will allow you to compare and research several lenders terms and conditions prior to applying for a private loan.  You will find individual lender disclosures by selecting one or more lenders within FASTChoice and selecting compare.  Under the loan rates and fees section of each lender, select the View 10K Disclosure link, which will direct you to the appropriate disclosure form.

Private Education Self-Certification Form – Instructions regarding completing the Self-Certification Form can be found here.

Professional Judgement – Financial aid administrators can adjust student’s and/or parent’s financial information based on special or unusual circumstances to reflect their current financial or unusual situation more closely.

  • Special circumstances can include loss or change of job, one-time lump sum payment, divorce, separation or death of a parent or a spouse. Students may also request a budget adjustment if they feel the amounts used in their cost of attendance do not reflect their current situation. Please see the special circumstance and budget adjustment forms for the appropriate award year for additional information.
  • Unusual circumstances refer to a situation in which an adjustment to a student’s dependency status may need to be made based on a unique situation such as parent abandonment, abusive home situation, incarceration, human trafficking, refugee or asylee status.  For an initial dependency override appeal, students must meet with a financial aid advisor and can make an appointment here.

Rights and Responsibilities – Information regarding the rights and responsibilities of students receiving Title IV student financial aid.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) – Information regarding the requirements students need to maintain to be considered making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree to remain eligible to receive federal student financial aid.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) – Flexible Option Program (FLEX) – Information regarding the requirements FLEX students need to maintain to be considered making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree to remain eligible to receive federal student financial aid.

Study Abroad – Enrollment in a study abroad program approved for credit by UWM may be considered for purposes of applying for federal student financial aid.

Health & Safety

Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log – Provides information about the institution’s policies and statistics relating to security and fire safety.  In addition, provides policy regarding missing student notification.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program – Information and resources on the standards of conduct that clearly prohibit the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees on the school’s property or as part of any of the school’s activities.

2022-2024 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program Biennial Review – Provides information about the effectiveness of the program, the number of drug and alcohol-related violations and the number and type of sanctions that are imposed.

Vaccination Policies (DOCX) – Information about UWM’s policies regarding vaccinations.

Student Outcomes

Completion and Graduation Rates – Information about completion and graduation rates of certificate or degree-seeking, first-time, undergraduate students.  In addition, completion and graduation rates for students receiving athletically related student aid.

Graduate Outcome Information – Information about outcomes and types of employment obtained by graduates.

Graduate and Professional Education – Information on types of graduate and professional education in which graduates enroll.

Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act – EADA) – Provides information on men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs.  Individuals can search the U.S. Department of Education Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA) portal.

Materials Used in Recruitment – Information provided to prospective students that may include job placement rates, licensure rates, salary information, etc.  Departments making claims are responsible for providing the most recent data available and information necessary to substantiate the truthfulness of the claims.

Licensure Pass Rates – Provides information regarding licensure pass rates for undergraduate and graduate students.

Retention Rate – Provides retention rate information for certificate or degree seeking, first-time, undergraduate students as reported to IPEDS.

Teacher Preparation Program Report – Annual report containing school and state-level information that states must make available to the public.

Transfer-out Rates (Student Right-to-Know-Act) – Information about the transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.  UWM is not required to report as only institutions with a mission to prepare students to transfer are required to report such information.

Universities of Wisconsin Accountability Dashboard – Provides a broad spectrum of higher education performance measures reflecting UW System’s (including UWM) strategic priorities to include access, progress & completion, student affordability, etc.