Eligibility and Deadlines

General Eligibility

To be eligible for financial aid, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen of the U.S. International students are not eligible for aid.
• Be enrolled in at least six credits per semester. Exceptions may be made to the six-credit rule for Pell Grant funding.
• Demonstrate financial need for most types of aid. There are some exceptions to this rule. Refer to the Financial Aid Award Guide for more details.
• Not have defaulted on any educational loan or owe a repayment on any previous federal grant provided by any postsecondary institution.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Additional Eligibility

• Students must be a resident of the state of Wisconsin to receive state grant program funds. 
• Withdrawal or failure to complete courses may result in loss of continued eligiblity. Review Acacemic Progress Requirements.
• Students who are convicted of drug possession or sale while receiving finanical aid may have their eligiblity for aid impacted. Review the Drug Conviction Info document on the Forms Page for more information.
• Students who are incarcerated have limited eligibility. Discuss circumstances with the Student Affairs Office. Online students should email sfaadvisor@uwc.edu for assistance.

Deadlines