Marquette Assisted Passport Program applications close Nov. 15

The Office of International Education is offering students the opportunity to receive financial support toward obtaining a U.S. passport this fall. 

Through the Institute of International Education’s American Passport Project, up to 25 students will be awarded $165 grants to cover the cost of applying for a U.S. passport. 

To qualify, students must: 

  • Be U.S. citizens eligible to receive a passport 
  • Be 18 years or older 
  • Be enrolled at Marquette University 
  • Be considered low-income based on FAFSA data 

Preference will be given to students who: 

  • Intend to study abroad through Marquette 
  • Are in their first year (first-year or transfer) 
  • Have never held an adult U.S. passport 
  • Are Pell Grant eligible 
  • Are majoring or minoring in a language or STEM-related field 

Students interested in applying can visit the Marquette Study Abroad website for full details and application instructions. Applications close Friday, Nov. 15.