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Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant


Name: Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant

Award Amount: $250 – $1,800

Information And Eligibility:
The Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant is a need-based financial assistance program designed to support Wisconsin residents with severe or profound hearing or visual impairments who are pursuing higher education. The program aims to improve access to college by helping reduce financial barriers for students with disabilities and promoting greater inclusion within academic institutions across the state.

This grant is available to students enrolled in eligible undergraduate or graduate programs at approved Wisconsin colleges, universities, and technical schools. By providing financial assistance for tuition and educational expenses, the program helps ensure that students with hearing or visual impairments have the opportunity to pursue their academic and career goals.

Award amounts vary based on financial need and available funding, with eligible students receiving between $250 and $1,800 per academic year. The grant may be renewed for up to ten semesters, provided that recipients continue to meet eligibility requirements, including enrollment status and financial need criteria. The program works alongside other financial aid resources, helping students cover educational costs that may not be fully met through federal or institutional aid.

  • Supports Wisconsin students with severe hearing or visual impairments
  • Available for undergraduate and graduate study at approved institutions
  • Need-based grant determined through financial aid information
  • Renewable for up to ten semesters if eligibility is maintained
  • Helps improve access to higher education for students with disabilities

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a legal resident of Wisconsin
  • Must have a severe or profound hearing or visual impairment certified by a licensed professional
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible undergraduate or graduate program
  • Must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA or other approved documentation
  • Must meet all program eligibility requirements for continued funding

Application Requirements:

  • Complete the appropriate state financial aid application
  • Submit documentation verifying hearing or visual impairment
  • Provide financial information, including FAFSA results if required
  • Ensure enrollment at an approved Wisconsin institution

Deadline: Varies

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