Tag: Financial Aid
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The Power of Justice
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It started with the determination to find answers. Justice Saxby, a first-generation college student and UW–Green Bay alumna of the Class of 2025, always had a unique way of seeing the world. “I used to think that clouds were made from smokestacks,” she recalled. “I’d think, ‘Oh, they’re making the clouds today.’” That early misunderstanding…
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Wisconsin students face confusion over federal student loan changes and repayment options | Fox 11
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Andrew Mertins Fox 11 Tens of thousands of Wisconsin students at both public and private institutions receive at least some sort of financial aid. With information regarding federal student loans in flux, it can be a confusing time for those who have borrowed from the federal government, or those are planning to. “For those folks…
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Wisconsin sees a near 10% drop in financial aid applications among students
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(WLUK) — As colleges and universities across Wisconsin work to boost enrollment numbers, some troubling figures could hinder that growth. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says roughly 60% of current students enrolled in the system receive financial aid. Now, new data shows applying for that higher education assistance is slowing. According to the National College Attainment…
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2025 Wisconsin Tuition Promise wipes tuition for families earning under $55K a year
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(WLUK) — The Universities of Wisconsin is aiming to increase enrollment, and the system hopes a tuition relief program will do the trick. The 2025 Wisconsin Tuition Promise includes 11 of the 13 schools within the UW system, including UW-Green Bay. “We know when we look at what’s happening to the workforce in Northeast Wisconsin, and our…
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UW-Green Bay accepted as a partner institution for the College Cost Transparency Initiative
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UW-Green Bay was recently accepted as a partner institution for the College Cost Transparency Initiative. (CCT) According to their website, in the fall of 2022, the leaders of 10 higher education associations representing college presidents, financial aid offices, and admissions and school counselors announced the formation of a task force — the College Cost Transparency…
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Scholarship submission date clarification
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In last week’s Log Extra, the information contained in the “Supporting Student Success” paragraph regarding the deadline for students to submit a scholarship application was inaccurate. To be considered for a UW-Green Bay scholarship, students need to submit an application before June 30, 2023 for the 2023-2024 school year. If anyone has additional questions, please…
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Student loan debt relief application formally launches | NBC 26
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MANITOWOC, Wis. (NBC 26) — Mason Wenzel is a freshman music education major at the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus. He’s paying about $8,000 per semester in tuition. “I think all of my money is being paid by grants and loans right now,” he said. “So I’ve got like a 16, 17-grand year.” This past Friday,…
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Green Bay student says he’s grateful for loan debt relief announcement | WBAY
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Breeze Christian of Neenah is entering his senior year at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. While he is looking for a post-graduation job, Breeze says he is grateful for the head start President Biden provided him with, which will make the job search a little easier. “It’s something that…
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Chancellor Mike Alexander interview about Wisconsin Tuition Promise | WBAY
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UPDATE: Action 2 News at 4:30 anchor Chris Roth interviewed the chancellors of University of Wisconsin schools in Green Bay and Oshkosh about the Wisconsin Tuition Promise. Watch the full interview on the link below. Source: UW System president announces tuition promise at UW-Green Bay, Oshkosh
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Financial Aid web page is now live!
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The Web Acceleration Team and members of Marketing and University Communication worked closely with Allen, Sue and Christine to update this essential web page, critical for helping students. Check out the new site! UW-Green Bay Financial Aid