Tag Financial aid
New grant to help low-income liberal arts students land paid internships
December 10, 2014The University of Wisconsin–Madison's College of Letters & Science has received a $150,000 Career Ready Internship Grant from the Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation to help students with financial need reap the educational and career-boosting benefits of internships.
Nominations invited for enrollment management post
October 16, 2014A national search is underway to fill the position of vice provost for enrollment management, and members of the campus community are encouraged to submit nominations.
Great Lakes to support UW initiatives to increase number of STEM graduates
October 14, 2014Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation and Affiliates has committed $7.2 million to assist two University of Wisconsin–Madison initiatives in helping disadvantaged students complete degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and pursue careers in these in-demand fields.
Employees recognized with Administrative Improvement Awards
May 20, 2014Three teams and one individual have been chosen to receive the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s 2014 Administrative Improvement Award.
UW-Madison again cited as a ‘best value’ university
February 1, 2014UW-Madison was named one of the nation's best values in higher education by the Princeton Review, placing in the top 75 of Best Value Public Schools.
Student debt levels below national average
December 9, 2013Undergraduate student loan debt at the University of Wisconsin–Madison continues to be below the national, state and UW System averages, according to the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA).
UW–Madison student loan default rate better than national average
October 15, 2013Student loan repayment rates at UW–Madison students are well above the national average, according to recently released federal data.
Hawkins named director of Chancellor’s Scholars
October 10, 2013A familiar face will lead the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Chancellor’s and Powers-Knapp Scholarship Programs. Gloria Hawkins, assistant dean for multicultural affairs in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health since 1994, will move from the west end of campus to an office in Bascom Hall. She plans to begin her new position as an assistant vice provost and director of the programs on Dec. 1.
Norsetter retires after distinguished federal relations career
July 19, 2013Rhonda Norsetter arrived on the UW–Madison campus as a student in 1964. Nearly 50 years later, she leaves as one of the most respected federal relations officers in American higher education.
Perkins Loan repayment rate among highest in nation
June 6, 2013UW-Madison students during the past two years have been among the top colleges in the nation in repaying many of their student loans, particularly federal loans given through the university, federal data shows.
No clear answers on effects of possible sequester
February 28, 2013Some federal funding to UW–Madison could be in jeopardy if Congress does not act before March 1 to avoid a set of spending cuts in passed in 2011.
UW-Madison fares well in Chronicle of Higher Education college completion survey
March 6, 2012The University of Wisconsin–Madison was highly ranked in several categories in a recent report on college completion published Monday by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
UW smashes licensing record, generates additional financial aid
December 30, 2011Two consecutive Rose Bowl appearances have been very good for the Wisconsin Badgers football program. But the recent run of on-field success is also benefiting students in campus classrooms and libraries.
Chancellor Martin’s proposal would shield some students from tuition hikes
July 12, 2011Chancellor Biddy Martin, in a move to protect some low- and middle-income UW–Madison students from a proposed tuition hike, is asking to use $2.3 million from the increases for need-based financial aid.
Online scholarship sites mark successful first year
October 12, 2010After a hugely successful first year, Scholarships@UW-Madison is looking forward to more success in helping students in the 2010-11 academic year.
New scholarships boost environmental studies, community service
April 29, 2010Seventeen undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are the first recipients of new need-based scholarships in environmental studies that promote community service.
Questions about financial aid for next year? We have answers!
March 1, 2010Quite simply, financial aid can be a complex topic for students and their families to navigate.
Office of Student Financial Aid prepares for direct lending
February 3, 2010Beginning with the 2010-11 academic year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is joining thousands of other U.S. higher education institutions in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program.
SOAR star retires after 51 years at UW–Madison
July 30, 2009Student finances aren't supposed to be funny. Wally Douma decided to change that.
Kiplinger’s declares UW–Madison a top value
October 31, 2008Business magazine Kiplinger's Personal Finance ranked the University of Wisconsin–Madison No. 14 in a national ranking of the best values in American public universities.