Services: Financial Aid: State Programs

Michigan Competitive Scholarship
Scholarship available to Michigan students attending public or private Michigan colleges and universities or approved non-profit Michigan vocational schools. Students must qualify by scoring 90 or higher on the American College Test (ACT) assessment prior to college entry and release the scores to the State of Michigan. Financial need is a factor in the award so a financial statement must be released to the state. The renewable award varies from $100 to $1,200 per year, not to exceed tuition costs.

Michigan Adult Part-Time Grant
Grant available to independent student who has not been enrolled in high school for at least two years. Student must take between 3 and 11 credit hours and demonstrate financial need. Maximum eligibility is $300 per semester for four semesters.

Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant
Maximum $1,000 per year grant available to Michigan residents with demonstrated financial need.

Michigan College Work-Study Program
Program that provides jobs for students who are Michigan residents (prior 12 months) and demonstrate financial need. Must be at least half-time student.

Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
A State of Michigan program to encourage students to complete high school and continue their education at a local community college or selected four-year institution. The program pays for tuition and fees at the local community college. Eligibility is based on total family income. The student must have graduated from high school or earned a GED certificate prior to age 20, be a U.S. citizen and resident of Michigan. Further information and applications are available in the Campus Services Office at Van Lare Hall.