UNI-CUE’s Academic Attainment Fund

UNI-CUE’s Academic Attainment Fund (AAF) provides both Last Dollars In and Mini scholarships for qualifying TRIO participants that have financial need. Funds are contingent upon discretion of the approval committee, as funds are available. 

AAF Last Dollars In Scholarship

This scholarship is a renewable scholarship to cover tuition and expenses that are not expected to be covered, up to $4000 per academic year. The application is open annually starting on October 1 until March 1. Funds are contingent upon discretion of the approval committee, as funds are available. 

Qualifications: Must be enrolled as a UNI-CUE TRIO participant or qualified UNI TRIO alumni, complete scholarship application, have a demonstrated need for the scholarship, provide academic release form, complete the required budget worksheet and complete the free FAFSA  application for federal student aid by March 1 or provide proof of FAFSA application. 

*To be considered for renewal, you must be in good standing with the academic institution and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. 

**A qualifying UNI TRIO participant requirement: 

  • CUB  participants must be a graduating high school senior or a CUB alumni  no more than 2 years post high school graduation.
  • ETS  participants must be a graduating high school senior or an ETS alumni  no more than 2 years post high school graduation.
  • EOC participants must be enrolled a minimum of 30 days

‌Last Dollars In Scholarship Application


AAF Mini Scholarships

These scholarships are available to current UNI TRIO participants or qualified UNI TRIO alumni that have demonstrated a barrier to continuing their educational endeavor up to $1,000 per academic year. The application is open year round to cover, but not limited to: Books, supplies, tuition costs, emergency & essential living expenses, child care and transportation. *One application per applicant per year will be considered for funding.  

Qualifications: Must be enrolled as a UNI-CUE TRIO Participant or qualified UNI TRIO alumni,  complete scholarship application, have a barrier to progressing toward completion of postsecondary degree or certification, provide documentation of need, be in good standing with enrolled academic institution, maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher, complete and academic information release form and complete a budget worksheet and complete the free FAFSA application for federal student aid by March 1st or provide proof of FAFSA application. 

**A qualifying UNI TRIO participant requirement: 

  • CUB  participants must be a graduating high school senior or a CUB alumni  no more than 5  years post high school graduation.
  • ETS  participants must be a graduating high school senior or an ETS alumni  no more than 5  years post high school graduation.
  • EOC participants must be enrolled a minimum of 30 days

‌Mini Scholarship Application

For more information or questions, please contact aaf_info@uni.edu.