Money is an important factor for many people to decide whether to attend college or to jump right into the workforce. Nowadays, the cost of college tuition is climbing higher and higher, and the financial stress has also been increasing which ultimately forces many students to work long hours or even drop out of school. Luckily, students can find an end number of college scholarships and grants to help pay for their education. However, finding financial aid opportunities couldn’t be easier.
What are Wisconsin Scholarships?
The average tuition & fees of Wisconsin colleges is $6,254 for residents of Wisconsin and $11,566 for students from other States. Like most states across the country, Wisconsin also provides a variety of financial aid programs for its resident students. To find the necessary funds to realize their college ambitions, these programs are designed to help Wisconsin residents. To create a productive population the government of Wisconsin understands that access to higher education is vital, and by offering grants and scholarships to deserving students it is possible to boost the state’s economy and to build a stronger workforce.
General Scholarships and Grants
There is a wide variety of general grants and scholarships offered by the Wisconsin state for its resident students. The eligibility requirements for these programs depend on the candidates who are enrolled at a state-supported college or university and are open to all students within the state who meet the eligibility requirements and also are not specific to any particular discipline. According to the availability of funds, the award amounts are subject to change with any state-supported financial aid.
FAFSA- The First Step
Students preparing for college, who are looking for financial aid to help pay for their education, need to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is required for all Federal and state-supported financial aid and is used to determine the level of financial assistance for which a student is eligible. After the student’s FAFSA has been submitted, they will receive their Student Aid Report, which will outline the specifics of their eligibility for government-supported college financial aid programs. It must be a priority for every student to fill and apply for FAFSA before applying for any grants, scholarships, or college loans.
Application Deadline
June 30, 2020
Award Amount
$2,500
Awards Available
Varies
Website
Contact Number
800 788-3368
About the Scholarship
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December 07, 2020
Award Amount
$2,500
Awards Available
Varies
About the Scholarship
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March 16, 2020
Award Amount
$3,500
Awards Available
4
About the Scholarship
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February 01, 2020
Award Amount
$2,000
Awards Available
10
About the Scholarship
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May 01, 2020
Award Amount
$2,500
Awards Available
Varies
Website
Contact Number
312-399-0370
About the Scholarship
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June 01, 2020
Award Amount
$10,000
Awards Available
10
About the Scholarship
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Varies
Award Amount
$2,250
Awards Available
Varies
About the Scholarship
Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded by the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board. The institution was started to provide financial assistance for Wisconsin residents attending institutions of higher education. Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) is awarded to senior students who maintain high-grade point at Wisconsin high school. ...Application Deadline
February 28, 2020
Award Amount
$7,500
Awards Available
4
Website
Email Address
scholarship@cousinssubs.com
About the Scholarship
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March 31, 2020
Award Amount
$1,000
Awards Available
Varies
About the Scholarship
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November 17, 2020
Award Amount
$5,000
Awards Available
50
About the Scholarship
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