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Wisconsin Covenant 2012-13 School Year. The student confirmation process. Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Grant. Based on student’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA (Financial Aid Form) Eligible for $250-$2,500 / yr. for four years. Confirmation Process.
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Wisconsin Covenant 2012-13 School Year The student confirmation process
Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Grant Based on student’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA (Financial Aid Form) Eligible for $250-$2,500 / yr. for four years
Confirmation Process Students complete confirmation forms to verify they met the pledge requirements to receive the Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Grant
Graduate from a Wisconsin high school. • Maintain at least a B average while in high school. • The student has a career cumulative GPA of 2.85 (on a 4.0 scale) or • higher. • The student earned a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher for at least 5 semesters and never earned less than a 2.0 in any semester. • The student earned a GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) during senior year and has shown consistent improvement since the beginning of high school.
Take coursework to prepare for higher education and meet college entrance requirements. • • Demonstrate citizenship and complete 30 service hours that supported your community. • The student was involved in extra curricular activities that contain an element of community service. • The student designed his/her own service learning experience and shared results and reflections with teachers and peers.
Admitted to a University of Wisconsin system institution, a Wisconsin Technical College, and/or a Wisconsin private college or university. • Apply for state and federal aid by March 30th.
Additional records to include: If a student was suspended (in or out of school): Two letters of recommendation by members of their community or school.
Send forms to: Higher Educational Aids Board Wisconsin Covenant P.O. Box 7885 Madison, WI 53707-7885
Overview of Confirmation Dates Nov: Lists of Wisconsin Covenant students will be provided to school contacts Dec: Confirmation form available online and will be mailed to seniors Dec. 17: PHS Financial Aid Night 7:00 Jan. 1: Confirmation process begins/FAFSA Mar. 30:Confirmation ends/FAFSA deadline
Questions??? Contact: Garth Beyer, HEAB Grant Specialist garth.beyer@wisconsin.gov 608-267-9389 wisconsincovenant.wi.gov