Scholar/Grant Programs for Newly Admitted Out-of-State Residents
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers several renewable financial aid programs for non-residents who are new admits or transfers. The awards may cover up to 100% of the Out-of-State portion of tuition charges. Funding for the programs is limited. Awards are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Each non-resident will be considered for these renewable awards after being admitted as a degree seeking student as long as funds are available.
We strongly recommend students to apply early for admission. Please contact Admissions at 262-595-2355 for any questions you have regarding deadlines or required paperwork. The earlier a student applies for admission, the greater the chance for award availability.
Some of the programs require the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Therefore, students should complete a FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 to enhance your chances for the maximum amount of financial aid available.
Important: Available only to non-residents admitted as degree seeking for first undergraduate or graduate degree.
Specific Program Requirements
Out-of-State Distinguished Scholar
Completely merit based, no FAFSA required
Renewal Requirements
New Freshmen: ACT 26 and above or Class Rank in top 15%
Transfer: Transfer GPA a 3.25 minimum
Out-of-State University Scholar
Complete FAFSA to receive the maximum aid consideration
Renewal Requirements
New Freshmen: ACT 20 to 25 or Class Rank in top 16% to 35%
Transfer: Transfer GPA 2.50 to 3.24999
Out-of-State Opportunity Grant
Complete FAFSA to receive the maximum aid consideration
Renewal Requirements
New Freshmen: ACT 16 to19 and Class Rank in top 36% to 55%
Transfer: Transfer GPA 2.250 to 2.4999
International Student Scholar
No FAFSA required
Renewal Requirements (Undergraduate)
Renewal Requirements (Graduate)
New Freshmen: TOEFL / ACT / SAT score, financial need, GPA
Transfer: TOEFL / ACT / SAT score, financial need, transfer GPA
Out-of-State Graduate Student Scholar
All: Recommendation from
the admitting graduate
program
Renewal Requirements
Out-of-State Technology Initiative Scholar
All: Application required,
available at the Admissions Office
Major in a technology
related field
Renewal Requirements
Illinois resident
ACT 26 and above or Class Rank in top 20%
Other
Students admitted with criteria other than ACT score, class rank, and/or transfer information will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please Note
Recipients of other non-resident or Out-of-State aid programs, such as Minnesota Reciprocity, may not be eligible for consideration of these award programs.
The Out-of-State Scholar/Grant program is administered through the Student Financial Aid Office and is not part of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Benevolent Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program.
