This grant is a federal award with an annual range from $555 to $5,550. The PELL Grant is paid in proportion to the number of credit hours for which you are enrolled. Full-time PELL Grant recipients may receive this grant for a maximum of five years. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is used to apply.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant(SEOG)
This Federal grant is intended for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. Eligibility is based on need as determined by the needs analysis. The award ranges from $375 to $4,000 (dependent upon fund availability) with a stated application deadline of September 1. Priority of funding is given to those who apply early. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to apply.
Michigan Tuition Grant
This state grant is intended to provide students with the choice to attend a private, degree-granting, non-profit Michigan institution of higher learning. Eligibility is based on need as determined by the FAFSA and documented Michigan residency. Awards are granted up to the maximum amount allowed by the state with an application deadline of June 1. Priority funding is given to those who apply early. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to apply. Graduate students may also apply for this grant by using the FAFSA.
Michigan Competitive Scholarship
This award, based on BOTH financial need and merit (qualifying American College Test score), is available for use at Michigan public and private post secondary colleges. Students may take the ACT test after leaving high school if they have not had college experience. The test score remains on record for 10 years. Awards are restricted to tuition and fees. Priority consideration will be given to students who completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
TIP is a high school completion program that offers to pay for the first two years of college and beyond for students who graduate from high school or who complete their GED. This program assists students in two phases:
Phase I: TIP pays tuition and mandatory fees up to 80 semester (or 120 term) credits, leading to an associate's degree or certificate.
Phase II: TIP pays for tuition and fees not to exceed $500 per semester or $400 per term up to a maximum of $2,000 for credits earned in a four-year program at a degree-granting college or university in Michigan. Coursework must be completed within 30 months of completion of Phase I requirements.
For more detailed information or to check your eligibility online, click here.
