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College Credit in High School Scholarships

We have a limited number of need-based scholarships available for College Credit in High School (CCIHS) students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch. The deadline to apply for the SPRING 2026 academic year is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Student must be a Wisconsin resident. At least one parent/guardian must live in the state of Wisconsin.
  2. Student must qualify for free or reduced lunch. This will be confirmed by the student's high school.

Additional Information

  • Eligible students, if awarded, receive one (1) scholarship, applied to cover tuition of one (1) CCIHS course.
  • Scholarships cover cost of tuition only; fees and course materials are not covered by the scholarship.
  • If your high school requires payment for your CCIHS course, students will need to make their tuition payment as directed; If a student is awarded a CCIHS scholarship, students will need to reach out to the high school to make arrangements for reimbursement of tuition paid.
  • Students must also submit their CCIHS application and student registration form separately.
  • Students awarded a scholarship, will receive notification via email by FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026. If the student is not awarded a scholarship, they will have the option to drop the course. This request must be sent to ccihs@uwgb.edu  and received by Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • Students are only eligible to receive a Department of Public Instruction (DPI) scholarship three (3) times a year.
  • Scholarship application deadline for courses starting Tri-3 is FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026; notification of award will be emailed to the student Friday, April 3, 2026; option to drop by Friday, April 10, 2026. 

How to Apply

  • Download, print and complete the scholarship form, available in English, Spanish or Hmong.
  • Students should work with their guidance counselor to complete and submit the form.
  • Email the completed form to ccihs@uwgb.edu.

Special Instructions

  • Do not send the scholarship form to the Madison DPI office.
  • Your application must be signed by a school counselor or school designee in the administration or district office to confirm eligibility for free or reduced lunches. A teacher's signature is not valid.
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