Introduction to Financial Aid:
Financial aid is money provided to help you meet the costs of attending college, and may consist of any combination of grants, loans and work study. Aid is intended to help make up the difference between your educational costs and the amount your family is expected to contribute, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be eligible for federal and state financial aid programs, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and an admitted, degree-seeking student.
The Financial Aid Office strives to ensure all students receive the most favorable aid award possible according to their individual needs and aid availability. Aid is awarded on a priority basis (neediest students receiving more in grants, work study and low-interest loans), and not all students will be eligible for need-based aid.
Determining Your Costs:
To assist with your planning, the Financial Aid Office publishes a sample budget illustrating a student's average costs for one academic year. Sample educational budgets for Wisconsin, Minnesota and non-resident students can be viewed at http://www.uwsp.edu/finance/educational_costs.aspx.
For more information, visit
http://www.uwsp.edu/finance/index.aspx or contact the Financial Aid
Office at (715) 346-4771 or
finaid@uwsp.edu.