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Paying for College
Financial Aid and Cashier’s Office
The Financial Aid Office assists students in financing their educational expenses through state, federal, and institutional programs. When administering these programs, our dedicated staff works with all prospective and current students, families, and members of the campus community.
Tuition and fees can be paid with cash or check at the Cashier’s Office. Credit or debit payments can be made online through PASS. The Cashier’s Office also processes refunds, scholarships, and online payments. Students may grant a third party (for example, a parent) access to certain features within PASS.
WHAT IS FINANCIAL AID?
Financial aid consists of grants, loans, employment, and scholarships. These resources may assist you with meeting your educational expenses at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County. Visit our website for additional information and eligibility requirements.
HOW DO I RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID?
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be considered for grants, federal loans, and employment (work-study). The application is available online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. UW-Platteville’s FAFSA school code is 003921.
Use this code for both the Richland Center and Baraboo Sauk County campuses as well. You will report your prior-prior year federal income tax information (on the 2022–23 FAFSA, include 2020 income). You must be admitted to the university before your aid application can be processed.
The aid you receive will depend on your eligibility as determined through the FAFSA, state, and federal regulations, and availability of funds for specific programs with limited funding. The FAFSA is available on Oct. 1 of each year to fill out for the upcoming school year.
WHEN DO I RECEIVE MY AID?
Grants, loans, and scholarships in PASS (where UW-Platteville has awarded them or received the funding for the scholarship if from an outside source) are applied directly to a student’s UW-Platteville account at the beginning of each term. Once students complete all requirements, the aid will be released. Note: There are additional application steps for loans, you will receive information on these if a loan award is accepted. If your aid for the semester exceeds your charges, you will receive a refund check, or the refund may be directly credited to your bank account. We recommend you arrange direct deposit of refunds with the Cashier’s Office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Complete a new FAFSA every academic year to receive aid for that year. It does not roll over. • Dropping a class or withdrawing from all classes may affect your aid, which means you may owe funds back to UW-Platteville. • In order to continue receiving aid, you must maintain satisfactory academic progress. • At the start of each semester, enrollment is reviewed to determine enrollment status compared to the level at which financial aid was awarded. If different, aid may have to be adjusted at that time. • Visit our website under “Policies” for more details on the above and other important items. Fall tuition bills will be generated in late July or early August by the UW-Platteville Cashier’s Office and an email notification is sent to you with your bill for the fall 2023 semester. Please understand that when the initial bill is sent out, there has not been any aid deducted from the bill; the disbursement happens on the first day of classes for the semester.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Financial Aid | Second floor, Brigham Hall, Platteville campus 608.342.1836 | finaid@uwplatt.edu
Cashier’s Office | Second floor, Brigham Hall, Platteville campus 608.342.1211 | cashieroff@uwplatt.edu
Student Employment
UW-Platteville and its branch campuses offer many different types of employment opportunities across all departments, including the library, academic assistants who support our instructors, and office assistants who support university functions.
REASONS TO WORK ON CAMPUS
Working on campus allows students to gain work experience with the benefit of flexible hours and scheduling to match class requirements. Working on campus gives students a convenient way to earn money without having to leave campus.
HOW TO GET A JOB
On-campus jobs are posted to an online job board called Handshake. Browse Handshake for the latest job openings.
NEW HIRE PROCESS
If a student is hired for an on-campus position, the student must provide documentation and complete the required forms to verify eligibility to work. The Student Employment Office will directly communicate with the student regarding what paperwork needs to be completed.
WORK STUDY
Some students may be awarded Work Study as part of their financial aid package. Work Study gives students a bank of funds that can only be paid to them through on-campus employment. The Financial Aid Office will send communication directly to students who have been awarded Work Study. Work Study awards are not applied directly to tuition.
NOTE: Work Study is NOT a requirement to work on campus. Students who do not qualify for Work Study are encouraged to apply for on-campus employment as well.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Student Employment, Human Resources | Suite 2300, Ullsvik Hall, Platteville campus 608.342.1174 | studentemployment@uwplatt.edu
Career and Professional Development Office
The Career and Professional Development Office offers services to all students designed to help:
y you explore potential career paths y make informed decisions about your future y discover exciting opportunities for employment or graduate education.
Whether you need to schedule an appointment for a resume or cover letter, search employment opportunities, participate in a mock interview, or ask career-related questions, we can help.
Even though it may seem too early to think about what you want to do after graduation, it is important to get connected with the CPDO in your first year at UW-Platteville. Employers have told us they want to meet with students early in their academic careers; some employers are even hiring interns after their freshman year.
Activate your Handshake account to find current openings for on-campus student employment, discover internships, co-ops, and full-time employment opportunities offered by companies recruiting UW-Platteville students and graduates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Career and Professional Development Office | Suite 0200, Ullsvik Hall, Platteville campus 608.342.1183 | cpdo@uwplatt.edu
Campus Climate
The Department of Campus Climate’s mission is to provide UW-Platteville the opportunity to engage with diverse, equitable, and inclusive education experiences. Campus Climate will host programming, events, trainings, and services to increase awareness and education in regards to identity, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We hope to continue to make UW-Platteville a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
HATE IS NOT A UW-PLATTEVILLE VALUE
The Hate is Not a UW-Platteville Value initiative was created by the University Bias Incident Team and Campus Climate to address and combat hate and bias in our UW-Platteville campus community. Hate and bias continues to impact our students, staff, and faculty in negative ways. Our goal is to promote inclusivity, respect, and support for all members of our UW-Platteville community so we can work toward a more just and compassionate campus environment. Our webpage will provide you with updated university communications, resources, and action steps related to hate and bias.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Campus Climate | Room 113, Warner Hall, Platteville campus 608.342.6179 | campusclimate@uwplatt.edu
The Wright Center for Non-Traditional and Veteran Students can assist you with questions you have about veteran or military education benefits. Our staff will work with you to help you understand the benefits that you are using, to ensure that your benefits are working for you efficiently.
All degree programs offered through the UW-Platteville and its branch campuses are approved for the certification of educational benefits for veterans and veterans’ dependents under both federal and state veterans administration programs. We strive to make the process of using veteran and military education benefits as easy as possible.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Wright Center for Non-Traditional and Veteran Students | Room 322, Royce Hall, Platteville campus 608.342.7576 | wrightcenter@uwplatt.edu
Services for Students with Disabilities
Services for Students with Disabilities’ mission is to assist students with disabilities in obtaining reasonable academic and nonacademic accommodations as well as auxiliary aids. We work with students, faculty, and staff to ensure assessment of students’ abilities, not their disabilities.
We review documentation and meet with students to determine appropriate accommodations. We also work closely with various departments and offices across campus to ensure accessibility. The purpose of academic accommodations is not to ensure success, but provide access and equal opportunity.
Some of the accommodations provided at UW-Platteville are:
• Assistive technology • Document conversion, such as books in audio or electronic format and print enlargement • Notetaking accommodations • Recorded lectures • Preferential seating • Sign Language interpreter • Adaptive equipment • Captioning • Testing accommodations
Students looking to request accommodations should do so prior to the start of the semester, so accommodations can be in place when classes start. To begin the process, fill out the online Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form. To ensure you have the correct documentation, please consult the documentation guidelines on SSWD’s website. If you are unsure if you qualify or have enough documentation, please contact SSWD to discuss your situation further.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Services for Students with Disabilities | Room 204, Lange Student Center | 608.342.1818 | sswd@uwplatt.edu Room 0200, Ullsvik Hall, Platteville campus
