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Through her story of loss and resilience, UW freshman hopes to help others ‘find their light in their darkness’

Posted on February 17, 2025

One element of that story, Brennan says, is how she came to attend UW–Madison. Her mother’s death upended her family’s stability and financial security, raising questions about Brennan’s ability to afford college. She was accepted …

Posted in News, Pell PathwayTagged BPP, Promise Program

For these siblings, UW’s new tribal initiative is a financial boost, hopeful sign

Posted on October 23, 2024

In middle school, people often mistook Gavin and Mason White Eagle for twins — teachers sometimes had a hard time telling them apart. These days, it’s a little easier. Mason, younger by 14 months, outgrew …

Posted in News, ScholarshipsTagged Promise Program, Tribal Education Promise

From cattle farmer to college freshman: Bucky’s Pell Pathway eases the way

Posted on October 23, 2024

As the sun begins to set on an August evening, Emma Mason strides onto a glowing pasture on her family’s farm near Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and shouts to her three younger siblings, “Who’s bangin’ buckets …

Posted in News, Pell Pathway, ScholarshipsTagged BPP, Promise Program

UW–Madison to cover full cost of undergraduate degree for students from Wisconsin Indian tribes

Posted on December 18, 2023

Beginning in the fall of 2024, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will offer financial support to cover the full cost of pursuing an undergraduate degree for Wisconsin residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Wisconsin …

Posted in NewsTagged Promise Program, Tribal Education Promise

UW–Madison introduces pathway to debt-free education for Pell-eligible state students

Posted on February 9, 2023

The University of Wisconsin­–Madison has long been committed to ensuring that an education at the state’s flagship public institution is affordable and accessible for Wisconsin residents. Today, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announces a significant strengthening of …

Posted in News, Pell PathwayTagged BPP, Promise Program

A Gateway to Higher Education

Posted on May 19, 2022

Four years ago, UW–Madison announced a free-tuition initiative so straightforward that it required just two things for students to qualify: live in Wisconsin and come from a household in the state’s lower half for income. …

Posted in News, Tuition PromiseTagged BTP, Graduation, Promise Program

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