Grants, Loans, and Work Study
Wisconsin, Federal, and Stritch Grants
Grants are offered to students who demonstrate financial need, as determined by information gathered on the FAFSA. Grants do not require repayment.
Federal Pell Grant
Awarded to undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree and who demonstrate financial need. Eligibility and grant amount is determined by the student’s financial need. Grants range from $600 to $5,350 per year.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Eligibility and grant amount is determined by the student’s financial need. Grants vary yearly.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
A two-year federal grant awarded to Pell Grant recipients who have successfully completed a rigorous high school program and plan to enroll full time. To be eligible for the second year, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) during the first year of the grant. Grant amount is $750 for year one and $1,300 for year two.
Wisconsin Tuition Grant
Awarded to undergraduate Wisconsin residents who have not earned a bachelor’s degree and plan to enroll at least half time. Eligibility and grant amount is determined by the student’s financial need. Grants range from $1,000 to $2,900 per year.
Cardinal Stritch University Grant
Awarded to full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. Eligibility and grant amount is determined by the student’s financial need.
Cardinal Stritch University Military Grant
Awarded to full-time undergraduate students who are in active duty or can prove military service, or who are a spouse of an individual in active duty. Eligible students can receive up to a 25% tuition discount.
Cardinal Stritch University International Student Grant
Awarded to students from another country. Eligibility and grant amount is determined by the student’s financial need for direct expenses.
Federal Loan and Work Study Programs
To be eligible for federal loan programs, students must complete the FAFSA and be enrolled in at least six credits. Most student loans do not require repayment until after graduation
Stafford Loan (Subsidized or Unsubsidized)
Long-term, low-interest loans to help students pay for educational expenses. Subsidized loans are not charged interest while enrolled at least half-time. Repayment begins six months after the student drops below half time status or graduates.
Perkins Loan
Offered to students who meet certain financial need requirements. Students are not charged interest while attending school at least half-time. Repayment begins nine months after the student drops below half time status or graduates.
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Low-interest loan offered to the parent(s) of dependent undergraduate students. The PLUS loan is subject to credit approval. Repayment terms determined by lending institution.
Work Study
A program that provides on-campus jobs for undergraduate students with financial need.