This program is no longer available!

The WI Covenant Program has been discontinued. Any student who has met all the requirements of the program will continue to receive the benefits. For any questions, please email Garth.Beyer@wi.gov.

A Path to Higher Education for Wisconsin Students

The Wisconsin Covenant was created to inspire young people to plan early for a successful high-school career that will lead to higher education. Eighth graders in Wisconsin are invited to sign the Wisconsin Covenant Pledge, a promise that they will:

• Earn a high-school diploma.
• Maintain at least a “B” average in high school.
• Complete the classes they need to prepare them for higher education.
• Demonstrate good citizenship and participate in their community.
• Apply for state and federal financial aid in a timely manner.
• Take the necessary steps to gain admission to a University of Wisconsin System institution, a Wisconsin Technical College, and/or a Wisconsin private college or university.

In return for meeting these goals and keeping the pledge, a Wisconsin Covenant Student will be recognized as a Wisconsin Covenant Scholar, earn a place within our partnered systems of higher education, and receive a financial aid package, based on their family’s financial need, to help make college affordable.

The unique partnership represents the support of the State, our K-12 schools, public and private university and technical college systems, and the community all working together to help students do their best.

Visit the Wisconsin Covenant website for more information.

http://wisconsincovenant.wi.gov

Information received Oct 10th, 2012

If you signed the Wisconsin Covenant Pledge when you were entering high school, you may be eligible for up to $2,500 per year to help pay for college. To qualify, you must complete the confirmation process by March 30, 2103. here's how

1. Go to wisconsincovenant.wi.gov to download and complete: A senior Confirmation form & a Record of Service form. (Your completed forms must have signatures from you, a parent/guardian, and a school official. Forms will be available in December)

2. Submit your completed, signed Senior Conformation and Record of Service forms to the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) at:

Higher Education Aids Board

Wisconsin Covenant

PO Box 7885

Madison, WI 53707-7885

3. Go to FAFSA.gov and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (You can submit the FAFSA after January 1st)

If you have questions about completing your confirmation forms or not sure whether you signed the pledge - Go to wisconsincovenant.wi.gov or contact HEAB at (608) 267-9389 or Garth.Beyer@wi.gov

If you need help completing the FAFSA go to FAFSA.gov, or visit collegegoalwi.org to find a College Goal Wisconsin FAFSA completion event near you.