Frequently Asked Questions

​What is the Wisconsin Covenant? ​

The Wisconsin Covenant is a State of Wisconsin program created to inspire young people to plan early for a successful high school career that will lead to higher education. Students signed a pledge in the eighth grade (or by the early deadline in the freshman year of high school) making a commitment to plan and prepare for college and be a good citizen. In return for meeting the goals and keeping the pledge, a Wisconsin Covenant Student will earn recognition as a Wisconsin Covenant Scholar, earn a place in an eligible Wisconsin college or university, and receive a financial aid package, based on family financial need, to help make college affordable.

Unfortunately, the opportunity to become a Wisconsin Covenant Student no longer exists. The last class eligible for the Covenant signed the pledge in 2011. For current Wisconsin Covenant Students (those who signed the pledge before fall 2011), the program is anticipated to continue through a final grant awarding in the 2020-2021 academic year.

​What funding available for a confirmed Wisconsin Covenant Scholar? ​
​Expected Family contribution (EFC)
(As determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
​Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Grant
(Publicly funded)
 ​Wisconsin Covenant Foundation Grant
(Privately Funded)		 Annual Total
​ ​Full Time Enrollment
(12 smester credits or more) 		Part Time Enrollment
(6-11 semester credits)​		 ​Full Time Enrollment
(12 semester credits or more)		 Part Time Enrollment
(6-11 semester credits)​		 ​Full Time Enrollment
(12 semester credits or more)		 Part Time Enrollment
(6-11 semester credits)
​$0 $1,000​ ​$750 $1,500 $1,500​ $2,500​ ​$2,250
​$1 - $3,499 ​$1,500 ​$750 ​$1,000 ​$1,500 ​$2,500 ​$2,250
​$3,500 - $11,999 ​$1,000 ​$500 ​$0 ​$0 ​$1,000 ​$500
​$12,000 - $999,999 ​$250 ​$125 ​$0 ​$0 ​$250 ​$125
Each Wisconsin Covenant Scholar is eligible for 8 semesters of funding over a five year period as long as the student is enrolled at a Wisconsin (not-for-profit) college/university, submits the FAFSA annually, and maintains Satisfactory Academic Progresss (SAP).​ ​ ​ ​
​How do I continue to ensure I will receive Wisconsin Covenant grant funding throughout my college career? ​

Once you are enrolled as a Wisconsin Covenant Scholar, you are eligible for Wisconsin Covenant grant funding for 8 semesters over a five-year period. You will continue to be eligible for grant funding if you meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP as determined by the financial aid office. If you do not meet SAP, you will lose Wisconsin Covenant grant funding permanently. For more information on our SAP guidelines, please go to the SAP Website. You cannot earn Wisconsin Covenant grant funding back and cannot be awarded Wisconsin Covenant grant funding at any other college or university. Remember, you are a Wisconsin Covenant Scholar. Don’t lose your Wisconsin Covenant funding! Work hard, do well, and stay out of academic trouble. Seek advice and help before there is a problem.

​What if I am a Wisconsin Covenant Scholar and want to transfer from one college or university to another?

If you are a confirmed Wisconsin Covenant Scholar and plan to transfer from one Wisconsin eligible college or university to another, you can be awarded Wisconsin Covenant grant funding at the eligible Wisconsin college or university you transfer to. You must have been confirmed as a Wisconsin Covenant Scholar during your senior year of high school, you must have been admitted to the college or university you are planning to transfer to, you must complete the FAFSA annually, and you should identify the college or university you are transferring to on your FAFSA. You must also be in good academic standing at the college or university you are transferring from. The financial aid office on the campus you are transferring to will include Wisconsin Covenant grant funding in your financial aid award.

Why was my Wisconsin Covenant grant removed from my financial aid award?

Your Wisconsin Covenant grant(s) have been removed because the UWSP Financial Aid Office did not receive confirmation of our eligibility from the Wisconsin Higher Education Aid Board. If you have questions regarding your eligibility, please contact:

Cassie Weisensel, WI Higher Educational Aids Board

E-mail or Phone:608-267-2206