Talent Incentive Program (TIP) Grant
Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
$600 to $1,800 for Wisconsin's most financially needy first-time freshmen, who are nominated by their college or WEOP; renewable while need continues.
- How much
- $600 to $1,800 initial award; continuing awards $250 to $1,800 (2026-27)
- Who qualifies
- Nomination by college financial aid office or Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program (WEOP)
- First-time freshman for the initial award; at least half-time; nominated by college financial aid office or WEOP; 10-semester limit.
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Apply any time FAFSA-driven; first-year nominations by the college or WEOP. No state deadline published.
- How to apply
- File the FAFSA
- You cannot apply directly: as a first-time freshman you must be nominated by your college's financial aid office or a WEOP counselor
- Ask your financial aid office or WEOP regional office
- What you'll need
- FAFSA + school nomination
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (heab.wi.gov) and page 2
The details
For the most financially needy and educationally disadvantaged Wisconsin-resident students at UW System, Wisconsin Technical College, independent and tribal colleges in Wisconsin. First-time freshmen are nominated by the college financial aid office or by Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program (WEOP) counselors. Initial awards are $600 to $1,800; continuing awards have a $250 minimum and a maximum set each year by HEAB (2026-27: $1,800). Students must keep showing financial need to renew. Eligibility cannot exceed ten semesters. Requires at least half-time enrollment.
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