Wisconsin Grant

This is Wisconsin need-based state grant aid for study at eligible institutions, calculated by sector and enrollment.

In general, students must be Wisconsin residents, file FAFSA, attend an eligible school, and show need under the applicable Student Aid Index formula. Colleges certify enrollment and budget; tribal programs use their own calculation. The result also depends on credits and study duration, so a full-time table amount may be lower for part-time enrollment.

Complete FAFSA when available and list the Wisconsin institution you plan to attend; respond to campus verification and review your aid offer. Ask which sector formula applies, whether a funding-dependent tier is available, how many credits were counted, and how the grant coordinates with other aid. HEAB’s 2026–27 table provides current caps; future figures may change with appropriations.

Who it serves and what it can cover: 2026–27 caps: UW $3,700; technical $1,752; private nonprofit $4,850; tribal $2,450, subject to SAI, credits, and funding.

How to apply or get help: Complete FAFSA when available and list the Wisconsin institution you plan to attend; respond to campus verification and review your aid offer. Ask which sector formula applies, whether a funding-dependent tier is available, how many credits were counted, and how the grant coordinates with other aid. HEAB’s 2026–27 table provides current caps; future figures may change with appropriations. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.

Official application and program information