The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is continuing the Milwaukee Tuition Promise for Fall 2025 incoming UWM students. The program ensures that eligible students can meet the full cost of tuition for up to four years.
“UWM understands how critical it is for all students to have access to a life-changing college degree, especially students and families with challenging economic circumstances,” UWM Chancellor Mark Mone said in a statement. “We are proud to make the Milwaukee Tuition Promise available again so that more students can achieve their educational dreams. This investment in our students will pay dividends in their lives and in the broader Milwaukee community.”
The Milwaukee Tuition Promise program will assist students whose families earn less than $62,000 annually or independent students who earn less than $31,000 per year. It will be structured to provide “last dollar” financial aid after federal and state grants, covering tuition for the fall and spring semesters, according to a press release from UW-Milwaukee. Students must attend full-time, be Wisconsin residents, and be first-time bachelor’s or associate degree-seeking students (including first-time transfers). Students must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet other criteria to qualify.
“The Milwaukee Tuition Promise can be the deciding factor in someone attending or not attending college, and that’s why it’s so important,” said Kay Eilers, UWM associate vice chancellor for enrollment management. “One of UWM’s missions is making higher education accessible to all, and continuing this program means more opportunities for Wisconsin students.”
