Grants for Teacher Licensure Students
Grants are a type of need-based financial aid that may come from federal, state, or institutional sources. Grants are a type of gift aid that does not have to be repaid. Eligibility is determined each year based on the results of the FAFSA and the funds available.
Federal Grants
The federal government provides grant funding to graduate students through the following programs. For additional information on each program you may contact the Silver Lake College Office of Financial Aid or go to http://studentaid.ed.gov.
- Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant (BIA)
- Award amounts vary by tribe
Native American students should contact their tribe for application materials. - Federal Veterans Affairs Benefits
- Award amounts vary by program
Veterans and their dependents should contact their Veterans' Service Office for program details and applications.
State Grants
The state of Wisconsin has numerous grant programs available to Wisconsin residents attending college in the state. For additional information and programs please go to http://heab.state.wi.us/.
- WI State Indian Grant (ISAG)
- $250 - $1,100
This grant is available to Native American students with demonstrated financial need. Students must contact their tribe and the Office of Financial Aid for application materials. Awards are available to students enrolled less than full-time. - WI Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Grant (DVR)
- Award amounts vary
Students should contact their WI DVR District Office to determine general eligibility for funding. - WI Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
- Award amounts vary
Veterans and their dependents should contact their Veterans' Service Office for program details and applications. They may also contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.
