Financial Aid
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Types of Aid

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Financial aid consists of several forms of assistance to help students pay for college.  The various types of aid usually fall into one of four categories:  Grants, Loans, Scholarships, and Employment.  However, there are also other resources students can explore which are listed under Other Types of Aid.

Grants

A grant is gift aid, which means the funds do not need to be repaid.  Most grants are based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Find out more about grants »

Loans

A loan is a form of financial assistance which must be repaid and should only be accepted with full realization of that responsibility.

Find out about more about loans »

Scholarships

A scholarship is also gift aid which does not need to be repaid.  Scholarships are usually merit based, and the criteria to receive a scholarship varies considerably dependent upon the scholarship provider. 

Find out more about scholarships »


Location

Financial Aid Office
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
130 Hyer Hall
800 West Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190

Contact Us

Phone: (262) 472-1130
Fax: (262) 472-5655
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Office Hours

Lobby Open: 
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4:00 PM
Phones Answered:
Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM 

Walk-in Advising

Mon - Thur 10 AM - 2 PM
In the One Stop, located in room 129 of the University Center.