It’s very important to apply early for grants, as earlier applications can take priority in certain circumstances. Grant funding can come from federal or state sources. Grants are a great option as you don't have to pay back the grant money you get when you're done with college. For exceptions please see the Federal Funds Return Policy. The following federal and state programs are available after successfully completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information about the FAFSA, visit the Financial Aid (FAFSA) page.

As an NTC student, you may be eligible for the following grants.

Federal Grants

Pell Grants

Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in a minimum of one credit who have high financial need, based on their expected family contribution (EFC). The actual amount awarded varies based on the number of credits you take.

The Pell Chart shows how much in Pell grant a student can receive based on their Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) and enrollment status.

Year Round Pell Grant

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 allows a student to receive Pell Grant funds up to 150% of the student’s Scheduled Award for an award year. This is effective beginning with the 2017-1018 award year.

• First 100% is initial scheduled Pell award
• Final 50% is considered the additional Pell award (Year Round Pell)

General Requirements

• Student must be otherwise eligible to receive Pell Grant funds for the award period.

• Student must be enrolled at least half-time in the award period(s) for which the student receives the additional Pell Grant funds.

• Student must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Additional Pell Grant will be included in the student’s 600% (or 12 semester equivalent) maximum Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The FSEOG is awarded to students with exceptional financial need, and gives priority to those who received Federal Pell Grants. The maximum award is $500 per academic year ($250 fall and $250 spring), and you must be enrolled in at least six credits. There is a limited amount of funding for the FSEOG.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant

Available to students whose parent or guardian died as a result of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. The student must have been less than 24 years old or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of the parent or guardian’s death. The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is awarded to students meeting these criteria who are not Pell Grant eligible. The amount of this grant is the same as the maximum Pell Grant awarded for the year.

Find additional information regarding Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants

Wisconsin State Grants

Many grants are available through the state of Wisconsin. Below are some of the options most commonly used by NTC students. You can learn more about these grants through the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board.

Wisconsin Grant

Wisconsin Grant is a program providing need-based grant assistance to in-state undergraduates enrolled at least half time in degree programs at Wisconsin colleges and Tribal institutions. Eligibility cannot exceed 10 semesters.

Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant

Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant are need-based awards provided to Wisconsin resident minority undergraduates enrolled at least half time in their second year or a two-year academic program. According to Wisconsin statutes, a minority student is defined as a student who is an African American; American Indian; Hispanic; or Southeast Asian from Laos, Cambodia or Vietnam admitted to the U.S. after Dec. 31, 1975.

Talent Incentive Program (TIP)

Talent Incentive Program (TIP) provides assistance to financially needy and educationally disadvantaged Wisconsin students attending Wisconsin colleges and universities. Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs (WEOP) counselors nominate first-time freshmen for this grant. Contact your high school counselor, NTC’s Financial Aid Office or your regional WEOP coordinator for more information.

Hearing and Visually Handicapped Student Grant

Hearing and Visually Handicapped Student Grant was established to provide funding for undergraduate Wisconsin residents, enrolled at in-state or eligible out-of-state public or independent institutions that show financial need and have a severe or profound hearing or visual impairment. Students are eligible to receive the grant for up to ten semesters. Find the application at the HEAB website.