Financial aid and Scholarship information for Graduate Students
Graduate students admitted to a degree program may qualify for federal direct loans and federal work study. Special students and international students are not eligible to receive financial aid.
To apply for federal aid complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Graduate student credit load for financial aid
- Full Time 9 or more credits
- Half-Time 5-8 credits
- Less-than-half time 1-4 credits.
Graduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 credits (half-time) in order to receive aid.
If a student is taking both graduate and undergraduate courses, please visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships office to determine which courses are eligible to receive aid. Aid packages will initially be based only on graduate courses.
Distance education requirements
Students in distance education courses are required to demonstrate attendance in courses in order to be eligible for aid. Logging into a course is not considered attendance. Students must submit an assignment by the 10th day of each course or risk losing aid eligibility.
Loans
Loans require repayment.
Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan
This loan is not based on need. However, the student must complete the FAFSA. Unlike a Subsidized Federal Direct Loans for undergraduate students, with an Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan interest accrues while the student is in school. The maximum amount a graduate student is eligible to receive annually is $20,500.
Graduate PLUS Loan
Graduate students may borrow a Graduate PLUS Loan up to their cost of attendance minus other financial aid received. In addition to completing the FAFSA, students will also need to complete a PLUS Loan application form indicating the amount of loan they would like to borrow. A credit check is required and repayment begins on the last disbursement of the loan. The interest rate is a fixed rate and is published by July 1st of each year by Federal Student Aid.
Employment
Federal Work-Study Program
UW-Platteville's graduate programs are primarily online, for that reason we do not include Federal Work-Study in graduate student aid packages. However, funds are available to graduate students upon request. Available positions are posted on Handshake. Funds are paid directly to the student via direct deposit as hours are worked throughout the academic year.
Military Education Benefits
Veterans Benefits
https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/wright-center/veterans-education-benefits
Graduate students who are eligible for military education benefits from the Veterans Administration or from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs should contact the school certifying official (SCO) in 322 Royce Hall, 608.342.7576 or veterans@uwplatt.edu.
Other Funding
Graduate Assistantship
State-supported graduate assistantships may be available in graduate programs offered on campus. UW-Platteville's graduate programs are primarily online. Please reach out to your graduate program advisor if you are interested in a Graduate Assistantship opportunity.
Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP) Grant
Graduate students of a disadvantaged or under-represented ethnic minority group or an economically disadvantaged student may apply for this grant to assist with payment of college costs. Students must be admitted to a degree program, both Wisconsin Residents and Non-Residents are eligible for the program. Full-Time and Part-Time students are eligible to fill out the application. Students who are enrolled in online graduate programs are eligible. To be considered, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed and an AOP Grant application which can be obtained at https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/financial-aid/grants.
The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is here to answer any questions you have about the financial aid process. Please contact us with questions or to make an appointment with a financial aid advisor.
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
Ullsvik Hall Suite 2100
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
Email: finaid@uwplatt.edu
Phone: 608.342.1836
Website: https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/financial-aid-scholarships