Grants
Types of Aid Available
Through the MATC Financial Aid Office
Federal Pell Grant
This gift-based federal program is designed to provide grants to students based on financial need.
A maximum award is determined annually by federal guidelines.
- To receive a 100-percent award, the student must
be enrolled in 12 or more credits.
- To receive a 75-percent award, the student must
be enrolled in 9, 10 or 11 credits.
- To receive a 50-percent award, the student must
be enrolled in 6, 7 or 8 credits.
Students enrolled in remedial courses may be recommended for additional Pell Grants by an advisor or counselor, provided they are enrolled
in at least 6 college degree credits.
Less-then-halftime students (fewer than 6 college degree credits) may be eligible to obtain Pell Grant funding if they are determined eligible based on the FAFSA results.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
As provided under the Higher Education Act, FSEOG grants are available to students on the basis of financial need. Students must be enrolled at least half time and must be eligible for a Pell Grant to receive the FSEOG. FSEOG grants are extremely limited and are available only to high-need students who apply early.
Academic Competitive Grant (ACG)
The ACG is provided by the federal government to first and second year undergraduate students who completed a rigorous high school program of study after January 1st, 2005. The student must be a U.S. citizen eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and enrolled full-time in a degree program.
Wisconsin Higher Education
Grant (WHEG)
The WHEG amount is calculated by the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board and is based on financial need. Students must be Wisconsin residents and enrolled at least half time. For additional information on state programs, log onto http://heab.state.wi.us.
Minority Student Grant
Program
This program is designed to improve retention and increase graduation opportunities for second-year students enrolled in a two-year program. Students who have completed at least 50% of credits required in a two-year program may be eligible for the Minority Grant. Students must also show financial need and be enrolled at least half time (6 credits). The Minority Student Grant Program provides financial assistance to African-American, Hispanic, Native American and Southeast Asian (Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese) students.
Native American Assistance
Grant
Grants for Native American students are available through the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The grant amount is based on financial need. FASFA procedures, as previously outlined, must be followed in determining financial need. In addition, a student must complete a separate Indian Scholarship Application for the purpose of certification by the Bureau of Indian Affairs as to the degree of Indian blood. A student must be enrolled full time to receive a Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant and half time to receive a State Indian Assistance Grant.
Talent Incentive Grant
(TIP)
This program supplements the WHEG program and is targeted to serve disadvantaged and/or minority students. Contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.
Wisconsin Hearing/Visually
Handicapped Program
The Handicapped Student Grant Program was established to provide funding for Wisconsin residents with severe or profound hearing or visual impairment. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled at least half time. For additional information on this program, go to heab.state.wi.us.
- Students must complete the FAFSA to be considered for this funding.
- The degree of hearing or visual impairment must be certified by a physician for first-time applicants.
- Certification is not required for students who have previously received this grant.
If you have additional questions, visit Ask MATC to view frequently asked Financial Aid questions, or phone the Financial Aid Office at (608) 246-6170.
Last
Modified:
May 4, 2007
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