Types of College Aid

First-time bachelor or associate-degree students, including new first year and transfer students, who enrolled in fall 2023 or spring 2024, and met the additional criteria below are included as part of the 2023 Cohort for the Wisconsin Tuition Promise.

• Wisconsin residents
• Completed a valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and in the first year have $62,000 or lower adjusted gross income (AGI)
• Meets all Title IV eligibility requirements, including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and any additional state requirements
• Attend full-time (12-18 credit hours) each semester
• Maintain continuous enrollment
• Must have been employed at some point during the preceding 12 months from initial enrollment

Maximum Number of Semesters

The count for the maximum number of eligible semesters begins with the student’s first term of enrollment at UW-Green Bay. This applies regardless of whether WTP funding is received during any eligible term.   

Bachelor’s Degree-Seeking Students: Students who continue to meet all eligibility and enrollment requirements may receive up to eight (8) semesters.

Transfer students:  Students may qualify for up to four (4) semesters. A student who transfers in their second year could be eligible for six (6) semesters, and should contact the office of financial aid for consideration.

Associate’s Degree-Seeking Students: Students who continue to meet all eligibility and enrollment requirements may receive up to four (4) semesters. A student who decides to pursue their bachelor’s degree with UW-Green Bay may be eligible for additional semesters. 

First-time bachelor or associate-degree students, including new first year and transfer students, who enrolled in fall 2025 or spring 2026, and meet the additional criteria below are included as part of the 2025 Cohort for the Wisconsin Tuition Promise.

• Wisconsin residents from start to finish
• Completes a valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and in the first year have $55,000 or lower adjusted gross income (AGI)
• Meet all Title IV eligibility requirements, including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and any additional state requirements
• Attend full-time (12-18 credit hours) each semester
• Maintain continuous enrollment

Once students are admitted and have completed the FAFSA, they are automatically considered for the Wisconsin Tuition Promise and no additional application is required.

If the AGI reported on the FAFSA is above the eligibility threshold and no longer reflective of your situation, you may qualify to have your financial aid file reviewed through the UWGB Special Circumstances appeal process. Submission of appeal documentation does not guarantee an adjustment.

Maximum Number of Semesters

The count for the maximum number of eligible semesters begins with the student’s first term of enrollment at UW-Green Bay. This applies regardless of whether WTP funding is received during any eligible term.   

Bachelor’s Degree-Seeking Students: Students who continue to meet all eligibility and enrollment requirements may receive up to eight (8) semesters.

Transfer students:   Students may qualify for up to four (4) semesters. A student who transfers in their second year could be eligible for six (6) semesters, and should contact the office of financial aid for consideration.

Associate’s Degree-Seeking Students: Students who continue to meet all eligibility and enrollment requirements may receive up to four (4) semesters. A student who decides to pursue their bachelor’s degree with UW-Green Bay may be eligible for additional semesters. 

The Wisconsin Tuition Promise is a “last dollar” grant intended to cover the following costs for eligible students: Wisconsin resident full-time tuition (12-18 credits), tuition differentials charged to all students (or in a specific academic program), and segregated fees.

All other charges such as housing, meal plans, parking, additional course fees, or books are not covered by this program.

How funding is calculated:

Being a “last dollar” program means the grant will cover tuition, differentials, and segregated fees not already covered by federal and state grants. This includes the following programs: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Wisconsin Grant. Other awards meant to cover tuition and segregated fees, such as Athletics, Veteran Benefits, remissions, grants and private scholarships are also included.   

Examples:  

Note: To comply with federal and state regulations, in cases where a student’s need and/or Cost of attendance is exceeded, the financial aid office will need to make appropriate adjustments to the student’s award to be compliant. This may include cancelling or reducing an already awarded Wisconsin Grant, Wisconsin Tuition Promise grant, etc.

The grant is awarded based on the anticipated remaining cost of a student's tuition and segregated fees after certain grants and tuition specific aid are applied. It is possible students who meet the eligibility requirements for the program may not receive Wisconsin Tuition Promise funds every semester if their tuition expenses are fully covered by other financial aid. The count for the student’s maximum number of eligible semesters still applies regardless of whether WTP funds were received during a term.

The Wisconsin Tuition Promise has two primary enrollment requirements:

• Full-time (12-18 credits) enrollment during fall and spring semesters, and
• Remain enrolled continuously (fall and spring semesters)

Study Abroad

Students enrolled in a study abroad program and meet all other criteria for eligibility would still be eligible. The Wisconsin Tuition Promise grant would not cover additional tuition and fees associated with the study abroad program, but would still cover the Wisconsin resident tuition, tuition differentials, and segregated fees.

Less than Full-Time Enrollment

We understand circumstances arise where dropping below full-time enrollment for a fall or spring term may need to occur. A student who drops below full-time enrollment (but remains enrolled) for any fall or spring term would be ineligible to receive Wisconsin Tuition Promise funding for that term. If the student later enrolls as a full-time student, they would once again be eligible for the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements. However, the terms for which they were not eligible are still counted toward their total maximum semesters of eligibility.

Withdrawals (Cease Enrollment)

To remain eligible, a student must be continuously enrolled during the fall and spring terms. If there is a extenuating circumstance that results in a student needing to completely withdraw, the student should contact the Office of Financial Aid for guidance on eligibility should they return in a future semester.

Not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

To remain eligible, a student must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Failure to meet SAP requirements, a student would be ineligible for all federal, state, and institutional assistance, including the Wisconsin Tuition Promise. If a student successfully appeals for SAP or regains eligibility by meeting the standards at a later date, their financial aid would be reinstated, including Wisconsin Tuition Promise. The term(s) for which they were not eligible are still considered for their total semesters of eligibility.