Lakeland University is committed to providing students that have limited resources 100% tuition and segregated fees through support from Federal, state, and Lakeland funded grant and scholarship programs. Please refer to the eligibility area for all criteria.

Students entering the Traditional Program and charged the traditional tuition rate beginning with the fall of 2025-2026 with the following criteria.

• Meet the Federal Student Eligibility criteria as defined by the FAFSA.
  (There are various checks with homeland security, social security, etc)
  
• Financial Criteria:
• Have an Adjusted Gross Income of $80,000 or less
• For dependent students Parent AGI only
• Be in good standing with WI state agencies for State Grant Eligibility.
• Students will be eligible for the tuition free promise for Fall, Spring, and summer terms
• FAFSA Priority Completion each year by April 1 (for new incoming students). After this date rolling as space allows.
  
• Enrollment Criteria:
• Maintain continuous fulltime enrollment for the fall and spring semesters

Apply for admission to Lakeland's traditional undergraduate program (lakeland.edu/apply), and submit transcript(s) from your previous institution(s). In addition to applying for admission, submit the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Lakeland University (school code: 003854) as a receiving institution. You may optionally submit ACT or SAT scores.

Students will receive official notification of their qualification to receive Lakeland Promise benefits within financial aid offer.

1. Can new students be admitted for the spring term and still be eligible?
   Yes.
2. Is funding available to current students?
   Yes. The Financial Aid office will contact you. If you have questions, feel free to contact Lakeland University Financial Aid.
   
3. Does a student working on a second bachelor's degree qualify?
   No
4. Does Lakeland's Promise apply to students in the Kellett School of Graduate & Professional Studies?
   No. 
5. Is the FAFSA required?
   Yes.
6. What if I live in a state other than Wisconsin?
   Students must meet the Wisconsin residency requirements.
7. What grants/scholarships will a student receive?
   Student's typical financial aid awarding will apply (merit scholarships, fine arts scholarships, etc.). The gap between the tuition and fees and the grants/scholarships will be covered through the Lakeland Promise.
8. How can private sources of funding be used to cover additional educational expenses?
   Private sources can be used to support other educational expenses (room, board, books, transportation, etc.), unless otherwise designated by the funding source.
9. Does the program cover the cost of books?
   No.
10. What segregated fees are covered?
    General Fee and Campus Center Fee
11. What will the Lakeland Promise do to address student expenses beyond tuition and segregated fees?
    Students have access to work with a financial aid and educational funding professional for financial wellness for a college student throughout their time enrolled. Students can also work with the Cooperative Education and Career Readiness team for on- and off-campus employment opportunities. Employment earnings and, if needed, federal loans can be accessed to support room and board costs.
12. What if a student can't or doesn't attend full-time?
    This program is designed for full-time students.
13. Can a student receive funding from the Lakeland Promise for the summer term?
    Yes
14. Can a student receive funding from the Lakeland Promise to study abroad?
    Yes - but only for Lakeland University's Japan campus.
15. Can a student receive funding from the Lakeland Promise for coursework taken at another school?
    No
16. What are the academic requirements to be eligible for the Lakeland Promise?
    For prospective freshmen, a 2.80 or higher high school unweighted GPA. For prospective transfer students, a transfer 2.50 GPA. To continue meeting academic eligibility while at Lakeland, students must meet appropriate Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
17. What if a student needs more time to finish their degree?
    Students can discuss their individual situations with a financial aid and educational funding professional and a determination can be made. The option to extend the Lakeland Promise will depend heavily on the availability of the federal and state funds for the student.
18. What are the renewal requirements?
    Same eligibility requirements apply for financial eligibility and the student must be in good academic standing with the university. Additionally, students must submit their FAFSA within the timeline published annually by the financial aid and educational funding office.
19. What makes the Lakeland Promise stand out from other schools similar promises?
    The Lakeland Promise not only covers the tuition and fees but also has options for students to work while in school to reduce their debt for room and board and/or lower their borrowing. It provides the student with financial tools to support them through their educational program.