Categorical Aid

Categorical Aid is state or federal aid that is intended to finance or reimburse some specific category or instructional or supporting program, or to aid a particular target group of pupils. The district may only use the aid for the purpose for which it was paid. Categorical Aid can be contrasted with General Aid in that districts are not restricted in their use of General Aid.

Some examples of categorical aid programs in Wisconsin are:

• Special Education Aid
• Common School Fund Aid (Library Aid)
• Transportation Aid
• Supplemental Aid for School Districts with Large Area
• SAGE-State Aid for Debt Service
• Tuition Payments
• Transporting Students Over Ice

For questions about this information, contact dpifin@dpi.wi.gov (608) 267-9114

Last updated on 3/31/2009 11:53:01 AM