Grants

Grants - Funds that do not need to be repaid. The only application needed for these programs is the (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Academic Competitiveness Grants (Freshmen)

Academic Competitiveness Grant - $750 award for freshmen.

To qualify for the grant, one must meet all of the following criteria:

An estimated award will be assumed for freshmen who are Pell Grant recipients. Do not count on this award until a final high school transcript is reviewed (normally during the fall term). If you know that you do not qualify for the assumed award based on the above listed criteria, please let us know by contacting us Financial-Aid@wiu.edu.

Academic Competitiveness Grants (Sophomores)

These are awards up to $1300 for students with 30 - 59 hours of college credit who meet the following criteria:

National SMART Grant (Juniors and Seniors)

National SMART Grant program with awards up to $4,000 annually for junior and senior students who meet the following criteria:

*The only application needed for these programs is the (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid.