Go back to school with the Return to Success Scholarship
The Return to Success Scholarship, offered by Universities of Wisconsin, is currently available to returning degree-seeking students in UW Flexible Option degree programs who meet scholarship eligibility requirements.
Students may receive up t o$3,000 over two subscription periods.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must have been away from your program for at least three months and no more than five years. Check with your Success Coach to see if you qualify. You must also be re-admitted and registered in at least one course by the registration deadline for that subscription period you indicated on the Return to Success Scholarship Application.
The scholarship will be split over two consecutive subscription periods. To receive the second half of the award, you must successfully complete the first subscription period and be enrolled in the next consecutive one. You may take a one (1) month break between subscription periods. For successful completion, you must demonstrate mastery in at least one of your courses.
This scholarship is only available for students in UW Flexible Option degree programs. Special students are not eligible for the scholarship.
How to Apply
To see if you qualify for the Return to Success Scholarship, email successcoaching@uwex.wisconsin.edu or call 608-262-2011 (select option 1, then 2, then 1). They will help you with the steps necessary to get started. For consideration, you must complete the Return to Success Scholarship Application.
Important information
Scholarship awards will be applied to your bill. If you drop or withdraw, no scholarship funds will be refunded. If you are not academically eligible for the second disbursement, or if you elect to not enroll in a second consecutive subscription period, you will forfeit the second disbursement.
You will need to pay the remaining balance of your tuition bill in full by the due date. If you plan on using financial aid to help pay your tuition, please contact the UW Flexible Option Financial Aid Office at financialaid@uwex.wisconsin.edu to discuss your aid situation.
If you have questions about the Return to Success scholarship program, email successcoaching@uwex.wisconsin.edu or call 608-262-2011.