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Financial Aid is available to technical college students

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You may not have realized it but financial aid is available for some technical college students.

Most financial aid is based on the financial need or ability of you and your family to contribute toward the cost of higher education. Your family's income, assets, number of family members in college, and other factors are considered.

You will not know if you qualify for grants, loans or other aid unless you apply. It's well worth the effort.

Contact a college for more information on Financial Aid

Financial Aid Loan Options

Federal Student Aid

Details and Repayment Requirements: As you prepare for college or career school, explore how financial aid works, learn about the types of aid, and find out if you’re eligible. You can also estimate what aid you may be eligible for when you check out FAFSA4caster. Federal Student Aid

Wisconsin Higher Education Board

Details and Repayment Requirements: The Higher Educational Aids Board is the state agency responsible for the management and oversight of the state's student financial aid system for Wisconsin residents attending institutions of higher education. Wisconsin Higher Education Board

U.S. Department of Education

Details and Repayment Requirements: The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year. U.S. Department of Education
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Students need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) as soon as possible after December 1 for the following fall enrollment. You only need to fill out one form to apply for federal, state, and campus-based financial assistance. For information call (800) 4FED-AID: or TDD (800) 730-8913 for the hearing impaired. 

Complete the FAFSA
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Scholarships and Promise Programs

Financial assistance is also offered at many Wisconsin technical colleges. Some of our colleges offer Promise Programs and other assistance making college possible for qualified, low-income students.

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Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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