There are four categories in which to qualify:
- UWM Student. Student status is determined by registration for at least 3 graded credits (graduate students, 2 credits), enrollment in a degree-granting or certificate program, and payment of the segregated fee.
- UWM Faculty/Staff. Faculty/Staff status will be determined by at least one parent being on the UW-Milwaukee payroll.
- UWM Alumni. Alumni status is determined by at least one parent being a graduate of UWM.
- Community member. For families with none of the above affiliations to UWM.