Financial Aid and Scholarships

Scholarships are financial awards that don’t have to be repaid. Scholarships are awarded from a variety of sources, including internal UWRF scholarships and outside sources, and can range from small stipends to full-tuition awards. Some are merit-based, others can be need-based and qualifications vary for individual scholarships. 

Don't miss out! We're committed to investing in your future by offering need and merit-based scholarships to students with a history of strong academic performance. We offer both guaranteed and selective scholarships. There's no application required for our guaranteed scholarships, which award the following:

First Year Students: 3.3 GPA -$1,000; 3.75 GPA - $1,500; 4.0 GPA - $2,000
Transfer Students: 3.4 GPA - $1,000

Grants are need-based awards considered to be gift aid so they don’t need to repaid. When you apply for financial aid, you’re considered for all federal and state grants.

Several loan programs exist and are available to students. Some programs are need-based and are federally funded, while others are available regardless of need.

UWRF offers two kinds of on-campus student employment: Federal Work Study and Student Assistance. Federal Work Study positions are federally-funded positions and eligibility is determined by financial need. (This eligibility is determined by the FAFSA so it’s important to do your FAFSA early!) Student Assistance positions are on-campus jobs that are university-funded and non-federal, so they’re open to all students regardless of financial need.