UW Colleges Money Matters
How to Apply
Federal School Code: 003897
For most financial aid programs, students are required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As the name states, the FAFSA is free and can be filed electronically here. The information provided on the FAFSA will help the school determine the student's eligibility for financial aid.
The purpose of financial aid is to help students and families meet educational expenses that cannot be met through their own resources. Financial aid can be either need-based or non-need-based. The results of the FAFSA along with the cost-of-education will determine whether or not a student has financial need.
There are several types of financial aid available. Grants and scholarships are considered "gift aid" because they generally do not have to be repaid. Loans and employment are considered "self-help aid" because loans have to be repaid and by working you earn money for educational expenses. Approximately two-thirds of all students attending the University of Wisconsin Colleges receive some type of financial aid.