Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Support for Wisconsin Residents

Wisconsin wants to help residents get support in accessing all the financial aid available to help make a college degree affordable.

Get Help Filling Out the FAFSA

College Goal Wisconsin This all-volunteer program offers in-person sessions across the state to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is free, easy, and makes navigating financial aid less stressful.

Explore State-Supported Financial Aid

State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) HEAB oversees the state’s student financial aid system. It is your go-to source for information on grants, scholarships, and state loan programs for Wisconsin residents.

Plan Ahead for College

Look Forward Wisconsin This statewide program helps students and families make smart, informed decisions about college—from picking the right campus to creating a cost-effective plan to pay for it.