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
Starlette S.
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
Em L.
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
Joel O.
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 financial situation allowed me to pursue an education, when the alternative stood as going straight into the workforce.
Joel O.
UW-Platteville
Samantha P.
Coming from a single parent house hold, my dreams of going to college relied solely on financial aid. This May I completed my Bachelors of Social Work from UW-Milwaukee. Federal funding faintly handedly put me through college. I am returning to UWM in the Fall to earn my Masters of School Social Work. Giving back to my community is my dream and so many others. Taking away federal funding is purposely denying students equal opportunity to success. I am incredibly thankful for the aid I have received.
Samantha P.
UW-Milwaukee
Vilma M.
Coming from a low-income household, attending college was never even an option until I learned about FAFSA. Receiving the Pell grant has made college possible, as a STEM student, it has helped relieve that financial stress, allowing me to fully focus on my career and allowing me to break barriers as a first-generation immigrant.
Vilma M.
UW-Milwaukee
Shanya N.
“Growing up with not much funds, aid has helped me so much. I’m almost finished with school, and I would have not been able to without it.”
Shanya N.
UW-Milwaukee
Sarah B.
I funded around half of my college education (one year at UW-Stevens Point and three years at UW-Madison) though financial aid. I was given the opportunity to graduate with a B.A. in Zoology in 2005. After this I stayed with UW-Madison and have been working there and serving the community since (current year 2025). Since graduating I have held positions at the WNPRC, Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. Financial aid was a critical tool for me to be able to afford my college education and responsible for my success today.
Sarah B.
UW-Madison
Christina H.
“I did receive Pell Grants for a time during my enrollment at UW-Green Bay. I also received federal loans and additional monies/scholarships from my employer and a few scholarships from UWGB. Without this funding, I never would have been able to finish my education when I did. There are so many barriers for students, and everyone’s situation is unique and variable. “
Christina H.
UW-Green Bay
Nicholas T.
“With the generous support of the Pell Grant, it is my pleasure to attend UW-Stout, where I’ve served in the Student Government, the Student Newspaper, and worked for University Housing as an RA. I’ve been able to do some great things for my university and my community, and without the support of the Pell Grant, I probably wouldn’t have been able to do any of those things. The Pell Grant is an investment in the future of our nation, and by continuing your support, you can help ensure that America remains the leader in business, engineering, and science. Thank you for your support!”
Nicholas T.
UW-Stout (B.S. Mechanical Engineering/B.S. Manufacturing Engineering)
