“Financial aid was the only way I could hope to attend school – without it, I wouldn’t have the job I have now.” Nathan S.UW-Superior

“Being a student and a parent, getting the federal Pell grant, and other financial aid, including a childcare grant. I’ve been able to attend school that I would have never had the opportunity to do so without aid and support.” Katy F.UW-Eau Claire

“I grew up with zero financial advantage. Despite facing household food shortages and housing crises during middle and high school, I never knew how poor we were until I was filling out financial aid applications. Attending college was my only way out and up. Financial Aid gave me power over my future.” Tara S.UW-Whitewater

“I got a Federal Pell grant my first year of my undergraduate education, which qualified me for several other scholarships and grants. I would not have been able to afford my undergraduate degree or current graduate program without federal aid. Now, I’m living a life I could only have dreamed about!” Elise R.UW-Milwaukee

“As a first-generation college student, financial aid was the reason I could attend and graduate from UW-Parkside. Completing the FAFSA each year opened the door to grants and support that made higher education possible for me. That support didn’t just help me afford school; it gave me the chance to lead, give back, and now […]

As a Hmong-American first-generation college student, Federal Financial Aid gave me the opportunity to meet a community that changed my life. Without it, I would not be the person I am today. I continue to strive for a higher education to be able to support first-generation students like me. We depend on financial aid to […]

Financial aid made it possible for me to pay for school while working as much as possible while living on low income. I’m incredibly grateful for it! Marissa L.UW-Milwaukee

Growing up with not much money has helped me attend college. Without financial aid I wouldn’t be where I am today. College has become accessible to many due to financial aid, changing the lives of many like mine. Without financial aid I would have no choice but to drop out. Starlette S.UW-Milwaukee

I would have not been able to attend college if I did not receive federal grants and scholarships. I cannot thank the UW-system enough for their generosity. Em L.UW-Milwaukee

I received Pell Grants at UW-Platteville after my father had a motorcycle accident that left him unable to work for several months, and needing to take a pay cut following a change in career due to his injuries. Although I only received federal aid for one year at university, the temporary easement on my family’s […]