“I was a Pell Grant recipient and student worker while attending UW-Platteville from 1985-1989. This investment in my education enabled me to thrive with a 30+ year career in engineering. The revenues raised by the taxes I have paid and the ability to fund my children’s education are a direct result of the investment in […]

“Having to support myself while taking classes is extremely difficult at times, especially if I have to worry about saving money to put towards tuition. Without federal financial aid, I wouldn’t be able to continue pursuing my engineering degree.” Lucas C.UW-Platteville

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 […]