The No Fees Project

The No Fees Project seeks to remove campus Cost of Experience (CoE) fees for all Federal Pell Grant-eligible and UW Promise Program students.

Current Anchor Partners

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University Housing

Housing & Enrollment Deposit Waiver

Covers $250 housing deposit and $100 enrollment deposit. $350 total.

Learning Community Fee Waiver

Provides populations of low-income students who enroll in learning communities the benefit of participation with no added programming costs. Complete the request form.

Office of Student Transition and Family Engagement

Eligible students participate in SOAR with up to two parents/guests at no cost; Summer SOAR also includes on-campus housing and parking.

University Health Services

The Summer Health Fee Financial Support Program provides funding for qualified students to receive care at UHS throughout the summer. Qualification for the program aligns with criteria established by the Office of Financial Aid, which includes Badger Promise, Bucky’s Pell Pathway, Bucky’s Tuition Promise, and BANNER, as well as Pell grant recipients. If you believe you may qualify for financial assistance, submit the UHS Summer Health Fee Financial Support Program application in the MyUHS portal under ‘Surveys/Questionnaires.”

More information about UHS Summer Health Fee can be found on UHS Summer Health Fee page

Hoofers

The Hoofer Ambassadors Access Fund is intended to promote diversity and accessibility by decreasing financial barriers to the outdoors. Hoofers, through the Access Fund, intends to foster inclusivity and provide individuals with new experiences through the six Hoofer Clubs: Mountaineering, Outing, Riding, Sailing, Scuba, and Ski & Snowboard.

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Recreation & Wellbeing

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Participate in a variety of Rec Well activities at no additional charge including Nutrition Ed, Skate Passes, Group Swimming/Skating Lessons, Tennis Court & Racquet Rental, Intramural Sports, and Group Fitness. Opt in and you’ll see a $0 charge.

Fraternity & Sorority Life

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Offers the FSL Community Contribution Fee Waiver to eligible students who may have financial insecurity or be on campus as part of certain scholarship programs.

Commencement

Eligible undergraduate and graduate students can apply for a waiver for a graduation regalia (cap and gown) rental through the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub.

Typically, the application will be available to eligible students 75 days before the commencement date and the application will close 40 days before commencement date. Questions can be directed to commence@chancellor.wisc.edu

Get Involved!

The No Fees Project is an equity-minded, student-centered opportunity. There is a variety of ways to get involved as a campus partner.  These efforts are only possible with support from the entire campus community. We are all here to make a difference in the lives of students and each other. If you are interested in learning more about the No Fees Project, contact us.