Non-Resident Tuition Relief Award

UWM may remit non-resident tuition, either in whole or in part, for students who are deserving of relief from the assessment of non-resident tuition, as permitted by Wis. Stat. §36.27(b). This application may be utilized by admitted UWM students who are not Wisconsin residents under Wis. Stat. § 36.27(1) and are seeking non-resident tuition relief.

To receive a decision about non-resident tuition relief by the start of the semester, the student must submit this application no later than seven (7) calendar days before the first day of classes. Students may apply after this deadline for the then-pending semester, but retroactive appeals relating to prior semesters will not be considered.

Information about tuition payments during the pendency of this process:
Students are required to pay their tuition charges by specific due dates each semester; otherwise, they will be assessed late fees. Three payment options are available to students who have submitted this application and are awaiting a decision regarding whether they qualify for non-resident tuition relief:

  • Installment Plan: Students may pay an initial deposit and enter into a UWM credit agreement to maintain their enrollment. The initial payment is due on the first day of classes for the applicable term. Subsequent installment payments must be paid as scheduled, even if students are still awaiting an award decision. See the Office of Student Accounts website for installment plan due dates. If students are subsequently granted non-resident tuition relief and have overpaid, they will receive a refund of the overpaid amount.
  • Pay the Resident Portion of Tuition Charges Only: Students may choose to pay a portion equivalent to resident tuition up front, which would eliminate the assessment of interest on the resident tuition, until a final resolution determines if any outstanding non-resident charges are the responsibility of the student.
  • Pay the Full Tuition Charge (including Nonresident Portion): Students who have paid tuition, including non-resident tuition, and fees in full, who are subsequently granted non-resident tuition relief, will receive a refund of the nonresident portion of their tuition, as an overpayment.

Students who have submitted this application should wait until they receive a decision before deciding to withdraw from classes. If a student chooses to withdraw before a decision is made, the university will be unable to re-enroll the student back into the classes from which they withdrew. Students who applied before the start of classes and wish to withdraw as a result of a negative decision will not be assessed a withdrawal fee. Students who submitted an application after the start of class and wish to withdraw as a result of a negative decision will be responsible for paying the withdrawal fee, but fees paid in excess of the withdrawal fee will be refunded.

Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Admissions (Undergraduate), Need-Based Scholarships, New Freshman Scholarships, Transfer Student Scholarships, University-Wide Scholarships
Deadline
09/09/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Previous Applications
    • 1. For which current and/or future semester(s) are you requesting non-resident tuition relief
    • 2. Have you previously applied for non-resident tuition relief?
    • If yes, when did you apply and what was the outcome? (Indicate N/A if not applicable)
  2. Your Connection to Wisconsin
    • 1. Did you graduate from a Wisconsin high school?
    • 2. If you graduated from a Wisconsin high school, what was the name of your high school, location (city and state), and graduation date?
    • 3. Do you currently or have you lived in Wisconsin in the last five years?
    • 4. If you currently or have lived in Wisconsin in the last five years, when did you begin residing in Wisconsin (month/year)? Indicate N/A if not applicable.
    • 5. Have you filed income taxes in Wisconsin in the last five years?
    • 6. If you have filed income taxes in Wisconsin in the last five years, which years? Indicate N/A if not applicable.
    • 7. Have your parents/guardians filed income taxes in Wisconsin in the last five years?
    • 8. If your parents/guardians have filed income taxes in Wisconsin in the last five years, which years? Indicate N/A if not applicable.
    • 9. Please describe any other relevant connections to Wisconsin not already indicated. Indicate N/A if not applicable.
  3. Financial Need
    • 1. If you are ineligible to file the FAFSA, you are required to download, complete, and upload the Non-FAFSA Need-Based Worksheet found in the General Application.
    • 2. What avenues have you investigated to financially support your educational needs?
    • 3. Have you exhausted all available student loans/grants?
    • 4. Please describe any difficulties you face in paying for your education, including but not limited to unanticipated costs or a change in your family or personal situation.
    • 5. Please describe anything else that you would like UWM to consider with respect to your financial needs (including for example, if you receive federal benefits such as SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid; significant medical debt/expenses).
  4. Educational Barriers
    • Please describe any significant education barriers that you have faced—for example, homelessness or housing insecurity; experience in the foster care system; having an incarcerated parent; responsibility for primary care of other family members.
  5. Affirmation
    • I affirm or swear that all information included in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that I may be subject to disciplinary action (under Wis. Admin. Code Chapter UWS 17) and/or criminal sanction (under Wis. Stat. § 946.32) for making a false statement to UWM on University-related matters.