“As someone who spent my last two years of high school homeless, the Pell grant has allowed me to pursue my dream of becoming a lawyer in a way I wouldn’t be able to otherwise. Not only this, but almost every single person I’ve grown attached to would be unable to attend Stout without the Pell grant. It is funding like this that ensures that those of us from the poorest of backgrounds can pull ourselves up and pursue a better life.”

Aydren B.
UW-Stout

“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)

“As a Federal Pell Grant recipient, I know firsthand how life-changing this support is for students pursuing higher education. As a low-income, first-generation student, I spent the summer before attending UW–Stout consumed with worry. How could someone like me without financial security or a college-going family possibly afford to attend?

At times, college felt like a dream reserved for students from two-parent, financially stable households. But Pell Grants made that dream real. This program helped cover my educational costs and allowed me to focus on my degree, work multiple on-campus jobs, and take on leadership roles that have connected me deeply to my campus community.

I’m not alone. On my campus, 42% of students rely on financial aid to keep going. Like so many across the country, we’re working hard to defy statistics that are too often stacked against us. A college degree is one of the few tools we have to change our lives and Pell Grants are a key part of making that possible.

Protect Pell, Invest in future”

Sophia M.
UW-Stout (B.S. Applied Social Science – History & Politics Concentration)