Michigan Financial Aid & Scholarships

Discover comprehensive financial aid opportunities in Michigan, from state grants to institutional scholarships that make college affordable.

Michigan State Financial Aid Programs

Michigan Tuition Grant
Need-Based Grant

Michigan's primary need-based grant program for undergraduate students.

Up to $2,800
Michigan residents, demonstrated financial need

Key Benefits:

Need-based assistance
Renewable annually
No repayment required
For MI residents
Michigan Competitive Scholarship
Merit-Based Scholarship

Merit scholarship for Michigan students with strong test scores.

Up to $1,500
Michigan residents, ACT score of 23+ or SAT equivalent

Key Benefits:

Merit-based
Test score requirement
Renewable
Academic achievement
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
Special Circumstances Grant

Support for children of Michigan veterans killed in action or disabled.

Up to $2,800
Children of Michigan veterans

Key Benefits:

Veterans' children
Special eligibility
Generous benefit
Memorial support
Michigan Work-Study Program
Employment Program

Provides part-time employment opportunities for students with financial need.

Varies by hours
Students with financial need

Key Benefits:

Part-time employment
Work experience
Flexible scheduling
Skill development

Federal Financial Aid Options

Pell Grant
Up to $7,000+

Federal need-based grant that doesn't require repayment

Federal Work-Study
Varies

Part-time employment program for students with financial need

Direct Subsidized Loans
Up to $5,500

Low-interest federal loans with government-paid interest during school

Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Up to $12,500

Federal loans available regardless of financial need

Michigan Financial Aid Tips

Apply Early

Submit FAFSA by March 1st for priority consideration for Michigan state aid programs.

Merit Scholarships

Michigan offers competitive scholarships based on test scores and academic achievement.

In-State Advantage

Michigan residents get significant savings at public universities and access to state aid.

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