If you are a financial aid recipient, you can ask for a budget increase to add the cost of your computer and software to your financial aid package. Most students will be able to use alternative loans and (Parent) PLUS loans to assist them with these costs.

To apply for financial aid, go to www.FAFSA.ed.gov for the most expedient processing of your application. You may request a budget increase to include the purchase of your computer and software. It may or may not increase your eligibility in the Stafford Loan program. If it does, we will increase your loan amount to include the costs of this program. If you do not have any loan eligibility, you may apply for an alternative loan or a Parent PLUS loan to assist you in covering these costs.

To request a budget increase you will need to complete a Computer Loan Increase Request form. Click here to print the form.

To apply for an alternative loan, click here for a list of lenders and websites.

To apply online for a (Parent) PLUS loan, click here after May 15, 2005.

For complete information on financial aid at UWM, visit the Financial Aid website at www.uwm.edu/Dept/FINAID.