2025-2026 Academic Year Scholarships
Welcome to the Scholarship Information Page for the 2025-2026 academic year! At Southwest Tech, we are committed to helping every student achieve their goals by addressing financial gaps and ensuring you have the resources needed to succeed.
How to Access Scholarships
To be considered for scholarships for the upcoming academic year, all students must complete a Student Success Plan. This plan helps us understand your financial needs and allocate funds where they are most impactful.
Your Student Success Plan Includes:
- Financial Budget – Work with your financial aid advisor to create or update a budget for the 2025-2026 academic year. This budget will include your income, expenses, and the cost of college to identify financial gaps.
- FAFSA Completion– Submit your 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or have an approved exemption.
Need Help Completing a Financial Plan or Submitting a FASFA Application?
If you need assistance creating or updating your financial plan or submitting your FASFA Application, our Financial Aid staff is here to help! Visit our Financial Aid page at Paying for College or contact us directly:
- Phone:608-822-2660
- Email:financialaid@swtc.edu
We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Key Dates
Scholarship awards will be distributed at several points throughout the year. Notifications will be sent to your Southwest Tech student email.
- February 2025
- March 2025
- May 2025
- August 2025
- October 2025
Additional Opportunities
Some scholarships have specific eligibility criteria. If you qualify for these specialized scholarships, you will receive detailed application instructions via your Southwest Tech email.
Why This Process?
This new scholarship model focuses on addressing each student’s unique financial needs. By creating a Student Success Plan, you gain a clearer understanding of your financial situation and can access resources designed to help you graduate on time and achieve your goals.
Dr. Jason Wood, Southwest Tech President, explains: "Our main priority is to ensure our students have the resources necessary to graduate on time and improve their lives. This model identifies specific student needs and allocates funds to offset those needs.”
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for scholarships:
- Complete or update your financial budget for the 2025-2026 academic year with your financial aid advisor.
- Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA or have an approved exemption.
- Meet any specific donor criteria if applicable.
Note: Scholarships are available to both part-time and full-time students.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I have questions or need help?
- If you have questions about your Student Success Plan or the scholarship process, you can either contact the Southwest Tech Foundation at foundation@swtc.edu or call 608-822-2308 or you can contact the Southwest Tech Financial Aid at financial-aid@swtc.edu or call 608-822-2660.
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How will I know if I’ve been awarded a scholarship?
- You will receive an email notification in your Southwest Tech student email.
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Are scholarships renewable?
- Scholarship eligibility is reviewed annually. You will need to complete or update your Student Success Plan each year.
Contact Us
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
1800 Bronson Boulevard
Fennimore, WI 53809
Phone: 608-822-2411
Toll-Free: 800-362-3322, ext. 2411
TTY: 608-822-2072