Wisconsin Visually Handicapped/Hearing Impaired
Program Grant (WVH/HIP)
Eligibility Criteria
- Resident of Wisconsin determined by Higher Educational Aids
Board (HEAB)
- Undergraduate
- Must show financial need
- Have sight or hearing impairment as certified by a physician
and approved by the Higher Educational Arts Board (HEAB)
Amounts & Selection Process
Awards range from $250-$1,800 per academic year. The State of Wisconsin
funds the program, selects eligible students, and determines the amount
of each student's grant.
Application Process
- File the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Submit a Visually Handicapped/Hearing Impaired Certificate
form to HEAB; forms available from our
office or HEAB.
Renewal Process
Awards are renewed only if the student continues to meet eligibility requirements
and funds are available at the time that the application is complete.
Visually handicapped /hearing impaired application must be completed
each year. Awards can be received for a maximum of 10 terms.
