Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant

The Wisconsin Hearing and Visually Impaired Student Grant helps Wisconsin residents with a severe or profound hearing or visual impairment who have financial need pay for college. Students can receive $250 to $1,800 a year for up to ten semesters as undergraduates enrolled at least half time. Unlike most Wisconsin state aid, it can be used at some eligible out-of-state public or independent institutions as well as at UW System universities, Wisconsin technical colleges, independent colleges and tribal colleges in the state, which matters for students considering specialized programs outside Wisconsin. To apply, the student files the FAFSA and submits HEAB's one-page grant application. First-time applicants need the degree of impairment certified by a physician or audiologist, either on the back of the form or with a current audiogram or eye report attached; once a student has received the grant, the certification does not have to be repeated in later years.

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How hard is the Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant to win?

A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. The provider does not publish applicant or winner counts, so Solyo shows no odds figure for this award.

Odds: not published by the provider
Paperwork: ~2 hrs to file

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

Fewer rivalsOpen only to Wisconsin residents
Fewer rivalsRequires a specific life circumstance
Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only

How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

Must be a resident of Wisconsin
Open to high school seniors
For students with a documented disability

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Must have a severe or profound hearing or visual impairment certified by a physician or audiologist

Good to know

Must show financial need and enroll at least half time

What the application takes

No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.

Deadline and application cycle

The next projected deadline is June 30, 2027 (estimated). The last verified deadline has passed; the next cycle is projected from this award's usual June 30 deadline. Confirm the exact date on the official site. Applications open October 1 (FAFSA opens). Book the audiologist or eye exam in the spring of senior year so the certification is current when the form goes in.

2027-28 FAFSA opens: October 1, 2026
Grant application with physician or audiologist certification: Before enrolling

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Common questions about the Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant

How much is the Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant worth?

The Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant awards $250 to $1,800 per year and is renewable in later years.

When is the Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant deadline?

The next projected deadline is June 30, 2027 (estimated). The last verified deadline has passed; the next cycle is projected from this award's usual June 30 deadline. Confirm the exact date on the official site. Applications open October 1 (FAFSA opens). Book the audiologist or eye exam in the spring of senior year so the certification is current when the form goes in.

When do Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant applications open?

Applications open October 1 (FAFSA opens), and close June 30, 2027 (estimated). Book the audiologist or eye exam in the spring of senior year so the certification is current when the form goes in.

Who is eligible for the Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant?

Key requirements: Must be a resident of Wisconsin; Open to high school seniors; For students with a documented disability.

Does the Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant require an essay?

No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 2 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant?

A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. The provider does not publish applicant or winner counts, so Solyo shows no odds figure for this award. What is known: open only to Wisconsin residents and requires a specific life circumstance. Plan on about 2 hrs of work.

Is the Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant free to apply?

Yes. The Wisconsin Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.