University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

• Offered to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who have not earned a bachelor’s degree.
• The amount of the grant is based on the EFC (expected family contribution) from the FAFSA results and is prorated if enrolled in less than 12 credits each semester.
• May be eligible for a partial grant if enrolled for less than half-time (fewer than 6 credits).
• The maximum amount for the 2022-23 academic year is $6,895. EFC must be lower than 6,206. The maximum amount for the 2023-24 academic year is $7,395. EFC must be lower than 6,656.
• Eligibility is limited to 12 full-time semesters (or the equivalent).
• Effective Summer 2018, students who have received full-time Pell for the Fall and Spring terms and enroll in at least 6 credits for the summer term may have additional Pell eligibility. Additional Pell eligibility requires continuing to be enrolled throughout the summer in at least 6 credits.

For additional information on the Federal Pell Grant, please click here to be directed to the U.S. Department of Education.

• Must be eligible for a maximum Federal Pell Grant to be considered for this grant.
• Funds are limited. Students should apply as soon as October 1 prior to the upcoming fall semester.
• Maximum amount: $1,000 per academic year.
• The amount may be reduced for less than full-time enrollment.

For additional information on FSEOG, please click here to be directed to the U.S. Department of Education.

• Enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program of study that will lead to a teaching degree.
  • Students enrolled in a Post-Baccalaureate program are not eligible at UWM.
  • Students enrolled in the combined Master’s/ Post- Baccalaureate program are not eligible while they are enrolled at the Post- Baccalaureate level, but become eligible while in the Master’s program.
• Plan to take coursework that is necessary to begin a career in teaching.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Students do not have to demonstrate financial need but must submit a FAFSA.
• Must sign an agreement to serve in high-need field areas e.g. bilingual education and English language acquisition, foreign languages, mathematics, reading, science, or special education; and teach in schools designated as serving low-income students.
• If you believe you meet this program’s criteria, please go to the website and complete the TEACH Grant Initial and Subsequent Counseling as well as the TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve. You will then be contacted by the University with regard to your eligibility and any additional counseling requirements.
• For more information about eligibility, please contact: Michaela Kaiser from the School of Education at (414) 251-8626; kaisermr@uwm.edu
• If you fail to complete the service obligation (teaching full-time in a high-need area serving low-income students for at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing your program of study), this grant becomes a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. Students must then repay these funds with interest added from the date the original grant was disbursed.

For grant amounts and additional information on TEACH, please click here to be directed to the U.S. Department of Education.

• For students whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11.
• Must be ineligible for a Federal Pell Grant based on expected family contribution (EFC), but meet the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements.
• Must have been less than 24 years old or enrolled at least part-time at an institution of higher education at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death.

Amounts and additional information on this grant can be found at the U.S. Department of Education.

• For students whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a safety officer.
• Must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant based on expected family contribution.
• Must be less than 24 years old or enrolled at least part-time at an institution of higher education at the time of the parent’s or guardian’s death.
• Eligible to receive a maximum Pell Grant for the aid year for which the determination of eligibility is made.
• In addition, the student’s eligibility for Direct Loans and for Campus-Based program aid must be based on an EFC of zero.
• In subsequent aid years, continues to be eligible for the scholarship, as long as the student has a Pell-eligible EFC and continues to be an eligible student.
• If you believe you may be eligible for this program, please contact the Student Financial Service Center.

Eligibility requirements vary by tribe. Please consult your tribe for their specific requirements. Some common requirements are:

• Certified one-quarter American Indian by your tribe.
• Must be enrolled full-time.
• Submit an Indian scholarship application to your tribe.
• Renewable for up to five years.
• Must send grade reports to your tribe each semester to retain consideration for eligibility.
• The maximum amount for an academic year varies by tribe and ranges from $1,200 to $30,000 per year.

AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs, made up of three primary programs that each take a different approach to improve lives and foster civic engagement. Members commit their time to address critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting poverty, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more. One of the primary programs is the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. This is a post-service benefit earned by individuals who complete an approved term of national service in AmeriCorps programs. There are two ways in which to utilize a Segal Education Award.

If you would like more information about how to get involved with AmeriCorps you may visit https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps for more information.

If you would like to utilize a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award at UW-Milwaukee, you may submit your request via the MyAmericorps portal.

1. The funds may be used to pay current or past educational expenses at eligible post-secondary institutions. This type of request is administered by the UWM Financial Aid Department located in Mellencamp Hall Room 162. All funding approved before the start of a given term will arrive approximately two weeks after the start of that term, as required by AmeriCorps program rules.
2. The funds may also be used to repay qualified student loans. This type of request is administered by the UWM Accounts Receivable Office which, as of mid-June 2023, is located in Mellencamp Hall. ***Please note UW-Milwaukee is NOT a university involved in the AmeriCorpsService Matching Program.

The Gear Up Grant is administered by the Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program (WEOP) agency. WEOP identifies eligible students and the Financial Aid Office confirms eligibility. In order to verify eligibility, students must complete a FAFSA and submit any required additional forms. Students must maintain continuous enrollment in order to remain eligible for this grant.

Gear Up processing Timeframe

Continuing Gear Up recipients can expect to see their grant on PAWS toward the end of September, with funds disbursing in October.
New Gear Up recipients will see their grant posted later, usually in October, with their funds disbursing by the end of November.

• Based on financial need.
• Requires at least half-time enrollment.
• Enrollment in a program leading to a first bachelor’s degree.
• Eligibility is limited to 10 semesters.
• Amounts range from $854 – $3,150 for the 2023-24 academic year.
• Amounts range from $854 – $3,150 for the 2022-23 academic year.
  

• Offered to students who have exceptional financial need.
• Must fall into at least one of the following categories:
  • Enrolled in a special academic support program.
  • First-generation college student.
  • Educationally disadvantaged student.
  • Handicapped according to the Department of Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) or the Americans with Disabilities Act definition.
• Must be a first-time freshman for an initial offer.
• A limited number of incoming freshmen will be offered an initial TIP Grant based on the date of their completed FAFSA application. First-time freshmen who are not offered an initial TIP Grant should seek nomination by contacting their nearest Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Center.
• Students who have previously received a TIP Grant, maintained eligibility, and completed a FAFSA will continue to receive TIP funding.
• Eligibility is limited to 10 semesters.
• Amount ranges from $600 – $1,800 per academic year.

• State grant for undergraduate Wisconsin residents who don’t receive a Wisconsin Grant.
• A FAFSA is required to determine eligibility.
• Must have unmet need.
• The amount is based on state funding and requires at least half-time enrollment.
• Second-degree and EDCS students are eligible.
• Maximum amount: $1,300

The Lawton Scholars Grant is administered by the Inclusive Excellence Center. Eligibility and program requirements include:

• Wisconsin residents who are African-American, American Indian, Latino, and South-East Asian i.e. Hmong, citizens or descendent of Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam admitted to the U.S. after December 31, 1975.
• Have completed 24 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 at UWM.
• Based on financial need.
• Requires full-time enrollment per semester and completion of 24 credits per academic year.
• A Lawton Qualtrics Agreement must be completed in which you agree to additional program requirements:
  • Take Econ 110 Personal Finance, a one-credit, seven-week course. Other courses may be substituted for ECON 110 with the approval of the Lawton Appeal Committee.
  • Meet with your academic advisor as well as your Success Advocate.
  • Participate in various programs/activities using UW Milwaukee PRIDE message as a guide. Students are also encouraged to seek other options in personal interest areas.
  • Submit an electronic Portfolio at the end of the Spring semester documenting program/activity participation for the year.
  • Questions about the Lawton program requirements should be directed to Lawton Scholars.
• Student Financial Services will contact eligible students.
• An estimated amount is offered and then converted to an actual amount once the Qualtrics Agreement is completed.
• The initial amount is $2,500 per academic year and may increase up to $4,000 based on GPA and funding levels.
• Eligibility is limited to 8 semesters.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 is required for renewal.

• Certified at least one-quarter American Indian by the tribe.
• Some money may be available for graduate students.
• Eligibility is limited to 10 semesters.
• At least half-time enrollment is required.
• The maximum amount is $1,100 per academic year.
• Download the application here.

• The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) provides employment services and counseling to people with disabilities. This includes arranging for services to enable an individual to find employment, which may involve earning an education. Individuals may qualify for the DVR Training Grant. For more information, contact your local DVR office.
• The amount of your training grant will be determined by the DVR and is based on information provided by UWM including enrollment level, financial aid, and costs associated with attending school. All information is exchanged between the school and DVR via the DVR Portal.
• Funding comes directly to UWM from DVR and is delayed in arrival several weeks into any given term. Please budget accordingly.
• The maximum amount varies per academic year, please refer to your DVR counselor for the most current information.

• Offered to undergraduate students who have a severe or profound hearing or visual impairment.
• Based on financial need.
• Eligibility is limited to 10 semesters.
• Amounts range from $250 – $1800 per academic year.
• Download the application here.

• Enroll in a program leading to a first bachelor’s degree.
• Based on financial need.
• Requires full-time enrollment in the semester preceding a Winterim or Summer study abroad semester.
• Requires the student to submit an application that is available from the Center for International Education Department.
• For UWM-sponsored study abroad programs only.
• The maximum amount is $2000 per year, usually up to $1000 for one semester/session.

• Graduated from a Wisconsin Public High School within the last three years.
• Wisconsin resident who attended a Wisconsin public school for four semesters just prior to high school graduation.
• Enrolled full-time in-person in an undergraduate degree or certificate program.
• Eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
• Have remaining unmet financial need.
• May continue to receive FFWS Grant for up to 10 consecutive semesters (8 consecutive semesters if awarded as a first-semester transfer student) if eligibility is maintained, adequate academic progress is being made, and degree completion is expected.
• University of Wisconsin System Administration (UWSA) selects first-semester freshmen and first-semester transfer students who transferred directly from a WI Technical College System Campus or UW Branch Campus with a minimum of 24 credits earned at the technical college and/or branch campus and accepted by the UW four-year campus.
• Notification to new first-year recipients generally takes place by the 1st week of October after the fall semester begins.
• Maximum Amount: $4,500 per academic year.

This grant program is available beginning with the 2020-21 Academic Year.

• Need-based grant
• Must be a first-time freshman in Fall 2020 or later or an eligible bridge-required student starting in summer 2020 or later.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program and attending the main campus.
• Must file the FAFSA by March 15 prior to the start of the fall semester and include UWM’s school code, 003896.
• No later than April 15 prior to the start of the fall semester, make sure the Financial Aid Department has received any additional documentation required to determine eligibility.
• Submit intent to enroll to the UW-Milwaukee Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than May 1 prior to the fall term of enrollment.
• Be enrolled at least full-time (12 or more credits) at the conclusion of the add/drop period each semester.
• First-year students who begin enrollment starting in the spring of 2021 or later may also be eligible provided appropriate funding remains.
• Must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant with an EFC of less than 5602.
• Must be eligible for a Wisconsin Grant.
• Must be a Wisconsin resident for tuition purposes.
• Amounts range from $250 to $1,500 based upon expected family contribution (EFC).
• Eligibility is limited to eight consecutive semesters (not available during the summer and winter terms) toward courses to earn a first Bachelor’s degree.
• Renewable if all eligibility requirements above continue to be met.
• Must continue to meet all other eligibility requirements for Federal Title IV and State of Wisconsin assistance, including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• In rare cases, if a student takes a semester off due to medical reasons, a one-time exception may be made upon written request to the Director of Financial Aid.