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WI SB586
Bill
Status
10/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
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AI Summary
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Creates a "last-dollar" tuition grant program for UW System institutions (excluding UW-Madison) that covers the gap between other financial aid and the full cost of tuition and segregated fees
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Eligibility limited to Wisconsin residents pursuing their first bachelor's degree with household income of $71,000 or less, enrolled in on-campus programs
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Grants available for 8 consecutive semesters for incoming freshmen or 4 consecutive semesters for transfer students; summer terms excluded
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Appropriates $11.86 million in 2025-26 and $28.11 million in 2026-27 for the program
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Board of Regents given authority to promulgate rules and set additional academic standards for implementation
Legislative Description
University of Wisconsin System tuition grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received
11/11/2025