Gov. Jim Doyle released the funding details for the Wisconsin Covenant program at a press conference Monday at UW-Madisonâ??s Memorial Library.
Those state students who have signed the Wisconsin Covenant pledge have agreed to “take college preparatory classes, maintain at least a â??Bâ?? average and practice good citizenship.” In return, the state has promised these students both a place in higher education and a financial aid package based on need to make it affordable.
Doyle said Monday these state students would get between $250 and $2,500 during each of their first two years of college. He indicated the $2,500 grants for low-income students, when used with other state and federal aid, would cover tuition and fees.