Student Equity and Diversity - Edgewood College

The Student Equity and Diversity Initiatives area of the Office of Student Inclusion and Involvement is responsible for advocacy and support for students of color, LGBTQ+, low-income, first-generation, and undocumented students at Edgewood College. Through various initiatives and programs, OSII works extensively to provide academic, financial and personal support for all traditionally underrepresented students.

The Office of Student Inclusion and Involvement (OSII) promotes, facilitates, and advocates for a welcoming, socially just and inclusive campus community by supporting the retention of diverse student populations and providing diversity education and multicultural programs for students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. Our efforts are designed to promote and encourage equal opportunity and campus diversity.

OSII does not tolerate acts of discrimination, intolerance, or hate, and we expect all community members to assume responsibility for actively understanding and embracing their roles in creating a just and compassionate world.

Multicultural Student Achievement Program

The Multicultural Student Achievement Program (MSAP) serves underrepresented freshmen and sophomores at Edgewood College. This program provides students with academic support, including bi-weekly study tables where there will be access to tutors in various subjects. We encourage co-curricular enrichment through monthly leadership workshops to promote self-advocacy in students. Lastly, we believe in community engagement such as monthly dinners, social events, and access to peer mentors to help students feel supported to thrive during their time at Edgewood College.

MSAP is intended to support students of color, LGBTQ+, Low-income, First-generation, and Undocumented students to ensure their success here at Edgewood College.

If you would like more information about the program, please contact the Coordinator for Multicultural Initiatives for the Office of Student Inclusion & Involvement, at MSAP@edgewood.edu.

Multicultural Student Organizations

Asian Student Association (ASA)

ASA at Edgewood is an organization open to all students. Our goals are to promote unity, higher education access to Asian students, and the awareness of Asian cultures throughout the EC and Madison community. We host a variety of events and activities throughout the academic year to help build a sense of community to create further appreciation of the Asian culture.

View ASA Facebook Page

Black Student Union (BSU)

The BSU at Edgewood promotes a positive atmosphere for all black students and students of African descent by providing an intellectual, cultural and social environment for students to meet their academic goals. The BSU encourages all members to strive for academic excellence and promotes activities of common interest, that are both cultural relevant and educational to the EC community.

View BSU Instagram

LatinX Student Union (LSU)

The LatinX Student Union (LSU), is dedicated to promoting and embracing LatinX culture, heritage and history at Edgewood College. Our organization focuses on community building through various events such as cultural celebrations, fundraisers, and projects to develop and embrace our LatinX culture. Our goal is to advocate for greater representation of LatinX culture within the student body. Not only in the Edgewood College community, but also the greater Madison community.

SAFE

SAFE at Edgewood is a group of students, faculty, and staff who advocate for the well-being of Edgewood College’s gay, bisexual, lesbian, queer, questioning, transgender, and asexual people and their allies. SAFE meets weekly during the academic year to provide a support network for Edgewood’s LGBT community and provides educational opportunities and events/programming throughout campus to raise awareness about the LGBT community.

View SAFE Instagram

EC Supports Undocumented & DREAMer Students

At Edgewood College, we believe in the life, dignity and equality of the human person and that every person is created with infinite value, equally worthy of care and respect. We are committed to recruiting, enrolling and supporting a diverse student population, regardless of documentation and citizenship. With this foundation and guiding principle(s), we consider undocumented and DACA students living in the United States as candidates for admissions.

Students living within the state of Wisconsin qualify for in-state tuition, regardless of status, at Edgewood College.
Institutional financial aid and scholarships are available for undocumented and DACA students at Edgewood College.
Undocumented students and DACA students follow the same application process that all students at Edgewood College.
If you do not have a social security number, please leave that space blank on the admissions application. Please do not use a false Social Security Number, your DACA-issued Social Security Number, your Employment Authorization Number, or your Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), during any part of the admission application process.

Who to Contact with Questions

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Bobbie Briggs, Admissions Counselor for Multicultural Recruitment
608-663-3237
bmbriggs@edgewood.edu

Edgewood Central/Financial Aid Office
Kari Gribble, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
608-663-2305
KGribble@edgewood.edu

Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Tony García, Director of Diversity & Inclusion and Special Advisor to the President’s Cabinet
608-663-3274
Diversity@edgewood.edu

Financial Aid & Scholarships for Undocumented/DACA Students

Federal and state financial aid is not available for Undocumented and DACA students; however, Edgewood College offers academic scholarships, talent scholarships, and specialty awards.

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required to be eligible for Edgewood College academic scholarships, talent, and specialty awards.

Instead, students without citizenship status are encouraged to complete the DACA Student Financial Aid Application. Please complete this one-page paper application and send to ecentral@edgewood.edu.

DREAMer Educational Scholarship

DREAMER Scholarship: Students currently enrolled at Edgewood College can apply for the DREAMER Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a current full-time, undocumented, undergraduate student(s) in financial need. Academic standing will also be considered in the selection process.

For additional information about this scholarship, please visit: DREAMer Educational Scholarship

Freshmen Scholarships

Academic Scholarships: Students admitted to Edgewood College are automatically considered for renewable academic scholarships typically ranging from $7,000-$21,000 per year. No additional application is required. Scholarship level is based on a combination of high school grade point average and ACT test scores. Undocumented and DACA students are eligible for the same academic scholarships offered to all students.

Talent and Specialty Awards: Students admitted to Edgewood College are invited to apply for additional renewable talent and specialty awards typically ranging from $500-$8,000 per year. Undocumented and DACA students are also eligible for institutional talent and specialty-awards offered to all students.

Community Scholars Award: Freshmen students admitted to Edgewood College are invited to apply to the Community Scholars Award. This scholarship is awarded to students who are academically motivated Dane County residents who demonstrate financial need. Students with a strong interest in serving the civic needs of Dane County during college and after graduation are encouraged to apply.

Please review Freshmen Scholarship opportunities here: Freshmen Scholarships

Transfer Scholarships

Academic Scholarships: Students admitted to Edgewood College are automatically considered for the following merit-based scholarships typically ranging from $6,000-$12,000 per year. No additional application is required to receive these scholarships. These scholarships are available to students who transfer to Edgewood College with 12 or more credits from an accredited institution. Continuous, full-time enrollment is required. Undocumented and DACA students are also eligible for institutional talent and specialty-awards offered to all students.

Talent and Specialty Awards: Students admitted to Edgewood College are invited to apply for competitive merit and need-based awards typically ranging from $500-$8,000. Students are selected for these awards based on their demonstrated interests and experiences. Undocumented and DACA students are also eligible for institutional talent and specialty-awards offered to all students.

Please review Transfer Scholarship opportunities here: Transfer Scholarships