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Go Wisconsin supports students, families, and counselors with exploration and admission to the Universities of Wisconsin .

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Federal Student Aid
@FAFSAFeb 18
Step-by-step and on your way to the money you need to pay for college, career school, or trade school. 👣 When you understand the financial aid process, it can feel less overwhelming.
How Financial Aid Works Start Planning Early Plan how to pay for college, career school, or trade school before you start your financial aid journey. Ask school counselor and the financial aid office about state, school, and nonprofit grants and scholarships you can apply for. Be sure to meet application deadlines. States have limited funds, so understand your state’s requirements and apply early to be eligible for as much aid as possible.

ALT How Financial Aid Works Start Planning Early Plan how to pay for college, career school, or trade school before you start your financial aid journey. Ask school counselor and the financial aid office about state, school, and nonprofit grants and scholarships you can apply for. Be sure to meet application deadlines. States have limited funds, so understand your state’s requirements and apply early to be eligible for as much aid as possible.

Fill Out the FAFSA® Form Before each year of college, career school, or trade school, apply for federal student grants, work-study funds, and student loans with the FAFSA form. Your school uses your FAFSA info to determine your federal student aid eligibility. Many states and schools use FAFSA data to award their own aid. After you submit your FAFSA form, you’ll receive your FAFSA Submission Summary, which has the information you included in your form. Review it and make corrections if needed.

ALT Fill Out the FAFSA® Form Before each year of college, career school, or trade school, apply for federal student grants, work-study funds, and student loans with the FAFSA form. Your school uses your FAFSA info to determine your federal student aid eligibility. Many states and schools use FAFSA data to award their own aid. After you submit your FAFSA form, you’ll receive your FAFSA Submission Summary, which has the information you included in your form. Review it and make corrections if needed.

Aid Offer If you’re accepted to a school you listed on your FAFSA form, the school will send you an aid offer. Your aid offer will explain any federal student grants, loans, and work-study funds a school offers you. The offer might also contain state and institutional aid. If you receive aid offers from multiple colleges, career schools, or trade schools, you should compare them and decide which school is best for you. Grants are funds that don’t have to be repaid. A loan is money you borrow and must pay back with interest. A work-study job gives you an opportunity to earn money to pay your educational expenses.

ALT Aid Offer If you’re accepted to a school you listed on your FAFSA form, the school will send you an aid offer. Your aid offer will explain any federal student grants, loans, and work-study funds a school offers you. The offer might also contain state and institutional aid. If you receive aid offers from multiple colleges, career schools, or trade schools, you should compare them and decide which school is best for you. Grants are funds that don’t have to be repaid. A loan is money you borrow and must pay back with interest. A work-study job gives you an opportunity to earn money to pay your educational expenses.

Receiving Aid Every year, each school sets its own schedule for disbursing (paying out) aid, partially determined by when you submitted all required paperwork. Your college or career school has a financial aid office to help guide you along the way. Graduate and Start Repayment As you prepare to graduate, get ready to repay your student loans. Choose a repayment plan that’s best for your goals. Income-driven repayment plans base your monthly payment amount on your income and family size. If you start falling behind on your payments, contact your loan servicer to discuss repayment options.

ALT Receiving Aid Every year, each school sets its own schedule for disbursing (paying out) aid, partially determined by when you submitted all required paperwork. Your college or career school has a financial aid office to help guide you along the way. Graduate and Start Repayment As you prepare to graduate, get ready to repay your student loans. Choose a repayment plan that’s best for your goals. Income-driven repayment plans base your monthly payment amount on your income and family size. If you start falling behind on your payments, contact your loan servicer to discuss repayment options.

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Filling out the FAFSA is required to access federal financial aid such as the Pell Grant and student loans. Students should visit studentaid.gov to get the process started.
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It's here and it's earlier than ever before! Complete your FAFSA form today at fafsa.gov
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Attention high school counselors and other access professionals: Don't forget to register for the 2025 Universities of Wisconsin Fall Workshop! Check out the link for dates, locations, and more! Register today! go.wisconsin.edu/counselors/…
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Register today for a live walkthrough of the Universities of Wisconsin application for admission and the Direct Admit form for Fall 2026 term as a first-year/freshman applicant: go.wisconsin.edu/resources/c…
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📣 The Universities of Wisconsin Admission Pathway Portal is OPEN for Fall 2026 applications! 📣 Apply today! apply.wisconsin.edu
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📢 Mark your calendars! On August 1, applications for admission for the Fall 2026 term opens! Register for a live walkthrough of how to submit an application or Direct Admit form as a first-year/freshman applicant. go.wisconsin.edu/resources/c…
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Fall 2026 applications for admission to the Universities of Wisconsin opens next week on August 1. Register for a live walkthrough of how to submit an application or Direct Admit form as a first-year/freshman applicant. go.wisconsin.edu/resources/c…
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Mark your calendars! 📅 Fall 2026 applications for admission to the Universities of Wisconsin opens on August 1. Register for a live walkthrough of the Universities of Wisconsin Application to apply for Fall 2026 term as a first-year/freshman applicant. go.wisconsin.edu/resources/c…
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Attention high school counselors and other access professionals: Don't forget to register for the 2025 Universities of Wisconsin Fall Workshop! Check out the link for dates, locations, and more! Register today! go.wisconsin.edu/counselors/…
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📷 Picture yourself on a UW campus, and plan a visit today! Use this summer to tour UWs, learn about programs, and find your perfect fit. Where are you planning to visit? go.wisconsin.edu/find-your-u…
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🔍 Explore Your Perfect UW. With 13 campuses to choose from, there’s a UW for everyone! Whether you want to be in a bustling city or surrounded by nature, explore and find your ideal fit today. 👉 go.wisconsin.edu/find-your-u…
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Still deciding on a major? No problem! Take the MyMajors self-assessment to explore your options or confirm the major or career you are considering. wisconsin.mymajors.com/
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📢 Attention high school counselors and other access professionals: Don't forget to register for the 2025 Universities of Wisconsin Fall Workshop! Check out the link for dates, locations, and more! Register today! go.wisconsin.edu/counselors/…
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Making summer plans? Use the summer to visit UWs, learn about programs, and find your perfect fit. Seeing the school in person can help you decide if it’s the right fit. Visit a UW today! go.wisconsin.edu/find-your-u…
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Summer Days are here! 😎 Start your summer with a plan! Set goals for what you want to achieve, whether it’s schedule a college visit, volunteering, or picking up a new hobby. What's on your summer to-do list?
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⏰ There’s still time to complete your 2025–26 FAFSA form to be eligible for federal student aid. Follow these steps and submit yours today: StudentAid.gov/articles/step…
6 Steps for Students Filling Out the FAFSA Form

ALT 6 Steps for Students Filling Out the FAFSA Form

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‼️ ⏰Attention Direct Admit WI students, Class of 2025! Don’t forget to express interest in the UWs offering direct admission by May 1, 2025. Complete your Direct Admit form today: apply.wisconsin.edu/direct-a…
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🤔 Still deciding on a major? No problem! Take the MyMajors self-assessment to explore your options or confirm the major or career you are considering: wisconsin.mymajors.com
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📣 📣 Attention Direct Admit WI students, Class of 2025! Don’t forget to express interest in the UWs offering direct admission by May 1, 2025. Complete your Direct Admit form today! apply.wisconsin.edu/direct-a…
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