General Requirements
- Wisconsin resident for tuition purposes
- At least sophomore standing, having completed twenty-four degree credits in the previous academic year, and maintained Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) through the Financial Aid Office
- Self-identification as African-American, Hispanic, Native American (or American Indian) or Southeast Asian of Vietnamese, Cambodian or Laotian descent
Academic Requirements
- Full-time enrollment status (12 degree credits)
- Academic GPA of 2.0 or above
Engagement Requirements
- Meeting with academic or program advisor three times per year
- Attending one informational and financial literacy presentation per year
- Engaging in a High-Impact Practice
Required Applications
- Completing Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] awarding process. Note: Expected Family Contribution [EFC] as determined by FAFSA cannot equal or exceed $15,000
- Complete and submit Lawton application
Questions? Contact the Lawton Director at lawtongrant@ls.wisc.edu.