At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- Grant assistance for eligible Wisconsin undergraduates at Wisconsin-based independent nonprofit colleges/universities. HEAB sets annual minimum/maximum awards; the amount is prorated by enrollment.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board ↗
- Income / financial rules
- Financial need is determined using FAFSA data. This source does not establish a universal household-income cutoff or a collected year-specific dollar award.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board ↗
- Who to check first
- Be a Wisconsin resident with a high-school diploma, GED or equivalent, enrolled in an undergraduate degree/certificate programme at a Wisconsin-based nonprofit institution in this grant’s sector.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board ↗
- Application timing
- FAFSA is required. This programme page gives no single statewide year-specific filing deadline; check the campus financial-aid timetable and annual HEAB award information.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1File the FAFSA for the year you plan to attend; it is the named application for this grant. Confirm the college’s sector so it considers you for the correct Wisconsin Grant branch.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board ↗
- 2Ask the campus financial-aid office to confirm financial need, your actual enrolled-credit load, applicable deadline and personal award. The source sets annual HEAB limits rather than a guaranteed amount for every student.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
Grant assistance for eligible Wisconsin undergraduates at Wisconsin-based independent nonprofit colleges/universities. HEAB sets annual minimum/maximum awards; the amount is prorated by enrollment.
Is there an income limit?
Financial need is determined using FAFSA data. This source does not establish a universal household-income cutoff or a collected year-specific dollar award.
When should I apply?
FAFSA is required. This programme page gives no single statewide year-specific filing deadline; check the campus financial-aid timetable and annual HEAB award information.
Sources & verification
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