Scholarships & Financial Aid - Waunakee Community High School

Waunakee Community High School students can apply for local, area, state and national scholarships.

Waunakee Community High School students are encouraged to apply for the Cade Reddington Be the Light Scholarship. This scholarship seeks to honor Cade Reddington's legacy by supporting students who have been impacted by substance use. Click here for application information.

Scholarships

Local Scholarships

Local scholarships are only available to Waunakee Community High School students, and local committees work with the counseling office to promote scholarships and facilitate the application process. Local scholarships have a similar application timeline, as well as a common application procedure.

Local scholarships will be posted throughout the fall and winter as the local committees verify their scholarship information. It is in students' best interest to continuously check the scholarship database in Naviance, but students will receive notifications and opportunities for support throughout the year about local scholarships.

Click here to see a sample local scholarship application.

Area, State and National Scholarships

WCHS students can apply for area, state and national scholarships. These scholarships are generally more competitive, as they review a larger pool of applicants. These scholarships also vary in due date, as well as the application process. Area, state and national scholarships are not facilitated through the high school, and applications go directly to outside committees. Area, state and national scholarships can be filtered through the scholarship database in Naviance.

Scholarship Search Sites

Financial Aid

FAFSA

What is the FAFSA?

To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®). Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school.

In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.

Link to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Application

Applying for the FAFSA FSA ID

University of Wisconsin System Filing Dates and Deadlines

Why It Is Important to Fill Out the FAFSA

FAFSA Eligibility

Materials Needed for the FAFSA

Financial Aid Night

Waunakee Community High School hosts multiple financial aid events throughout the school year. Events are hosted by Kari Temkin of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Financial Aid Office. Virtual financial aid events for the 2022-2023 school year will be held on the following dates.

In-Person Presentation:

Tuesday, September 27th (7:00-8:30 PM) - HS PAC

Virtual Presentations:

Monday, September 19th (7:00-8:00 PM) - Zoom link

Sunday, October 2nd (7:00-8:00 PM) - Zoom link

Monday, October 24th (7:00-8:00 PM) - Zoom link

Information from the 2021-2022 school year can be found below. For follow-up questions, Kari's contact information can be found here.

Recorded Presentation

PowerPoint Presentation

Financial Aid 101 en Español

Types of Financial Aid

FAFSA Filing Workshop

College Goal Wisconsin is a national event that provides free information and assistance to families who are filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the federally required form for students seeking financial aid, such and grants and loans. Completing the FAFSA is the first and most important step in qualifying for aid. In Wisconsin, College Goal Wisconsin will take place at various locations on various dates. Please go to the College Goal Wisconsin site or click here to register for a FAFSA Completion Event.

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