UW-Madison to cover full cost of college for Native students from Wisconsin tribes

Kelly Meyerhofer

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is pledging to cover the full cost of a college degree for students from Wisconsin Indian tribes under a new program announced Monday.

Dubbed the Wisconsin Tribal Educational Promise, the program launches next fall. Incoming students are eligible, as well as current students who meet the program criteria. Unlike the university’s other tuition promise program, this one isn’t based on financial need. All enrolled members of Wisconsin tribes qualify.

Here’s what to know: