The Cowboy Need Grant is a need-based grant available to eligible Wyoming resident undergraduate students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate unmet financial need. Grant eligibility is determined using FAFSA data, including Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and the Student Aid Index (SAI), and grants are offered on a first-come, first-served basis while funding remains available. Grant amounts may be reduced for students approved for a Block Tuition exemption.
Students must be degree-seeking through UW's Laramie or Casper campuses. UW Online students are not eligible for these grants.
Please note: All University of Wyoming financial awards or grants are only available to eligible admits. The awards or grants are subject to available funding and the approval of the UW Board of Trustees; they reserve the right to change said rates at any time.
eligibIlity criteria
- FAFSA-based criteria:
- Annual FAFSA completion prior to February 1st
- AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) of $65,000 or less
- SAI (Student Aid Index) on FAFSA between 0 and -1500
- Must be Pell Grant eligible
- Wyoming resident (in-state tuition classification)
- Categorized by UW Registrar as degree- or credential-seeking
- Recipients of Hathaway Honors Scholarship or Hathaway Honors Need Grant are not eligible
NEXT STEPS
- Apply for admission and submit the non-refundable $40 admission application fee.
- Complete the FAFSA early (prior to February 1st) to be considered for the Cowboy Need Grant.
- Students selected to receive the Cowboy Need Grant must confirm their enrollment at UW by:
- May 1, 11:59 p.m. MDT - for students beginning in the fall semester.
- January 5, 11:59 p.m. MST - for students beginning in the spring semester.
RENEWING REQUIREMENTS
The Cowboy Need Grant is renewable for up to 8 semesters (4 academic years) or completion of first bachelor's degree, whichever comes first. Be sure to check the renewal requirements.
