Panther Completion Grant

What if $500 could be the difference between a student graduating or dropping out? For many UNI students, that's the reality. Balancing rent, food, tuition and bills often leads to overdue U-Bills, preventing class registration and graduation — especially for low-income and first-generation students without financial safety nets.

A recent analysis found 136 UNI juniors and seniors had past-due balances of $7 to $999, blocking their ability to register for the next semester’s classes. Nationally, students who don’t register on time drop out at higher rates, and those who leave for even a semester have only a 30% chance of returning.

The Panther Completion Grant, created by UNI’s Office of Student Success & Retention and the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, provides one-time financial aid to help students overcome these barriers and stay on track to graduate.

By making your gift, you can help increase Panthers’ college completion rates and keep students on the path to graduation. 💜📚