Grants and Waivers
IMPORTANT: (ACG) and (SMART) Grant Information
Federal Pell Grant (Pell)
Eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education. The specific award amount depends upon credit load, residency, and whether the student lives on or off campus or with parents. If any of these factors change, an award adjustment may be necessary. The student receives a Student Aid Report (SAR) after applying, directly sent from the U.S. Department of Education. The SAR can be used to make corrections to incorrect data. The corrected form can either be sent to the Federal Student Aid Program processor (address on form) or turned into the UWSP Financial Aid Office, where we are equipped to make corrections on the student's behalf. This grant is only for undergraduate students.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Eligibility is determined by the University according to federal rules that tie the grant to Pell Grant eligibility and low level of assessed family contribution. This grant is only for undergraduate students.
Wisconsin Higher Education Grant (WHEG)
Eligibility is determined by a State of Wisconsin agency based upon Wisconsin residency, need, and fund availability. This grant is only for undergraduate students.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
Awarded based on high school courses or Advanced Placement (AP) credits, must be a U.S. citizen receiving a Pell Grant, enrolled full-time as a first or second year student. Second year students must have a 3.0 GPA at the conclusion of their first year.
National Smart Grant (NSG)
For 3rd or 4th year students majoring in mathematics, science, technology, engineering, or a critical foreign language. Awarded to U.S. citizens, receiving the Pell Grant, enrolled full-time and maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
Non-Resident Fee Waiver (NRFW)
Eligibility is based upon high need of non-resident students. Partial waivers of the non-resident portion of fees are credited against the student's bill.
Talent Incentive Tip (TIP)
Eligibility is limited to financially disadvantaged students and arranged through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. This grant is only for undergraduate students.
Wisconsin Indian Assistance (WIA)
Eligibility is based upon need. Students must have at least 1/4 Native American blood. The award is arranged through a State of Wisconsin agency and is usually matched by an equal or greater amount of grant assistance from the student's tribe.
Tribal Education Grant (TEG)
For Native American students, the amount is actually awarded by the student's tribe based upon information provided from the Financial Aid Office regarding the student's financial need. The tribe determines the award when an Indian Scholarship Form is submitted to them.
Lawton Retention Grant (LMRG)
These awards are made to Wisconsin and Minnesota undergraduate diversity students with at least sophomore standing and a 2.00 GPA.
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Grant (DVR)
For physically-challenged students, the amount awarded is determined by the Wisconsin Department of Vocational Rehabilitation based upon information provided by the Financial Aid Office regarding the student's financial need and other aid awarded. Students must apply directly at the district DVR Office. The Financial Aid Office will estimate the student's DVR grant eligibility before awarding loans and adjust the estimate when the final award is made by the DVR office.
