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Making Michigan an Affordable Choice
At U-M, students and families have access to a wide range of financial aid options designed to make a world-class education affordable and accessible. Before making decisions about your college plans, we encourage you to explore the support that may be available to you here.
Through the Go Blue Guarantee, U-M provides free tuition for qualifying undergraduate Michigan residents. Tuition support may also be available for some families with higher resources.
U-M is the only public university in Michigan that covers 100% of demonstrated financial need of eligible Michigan residents. Approximately 70% of all in-state U-M undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
The table below depicts typical family scenarios and the tuition support available. Because every student's circumstances are unique, the actual amount of support may vary based on individual and family financial information.
| Total Family Income | % of Applicants Who Qualify for Scholarship & Grant Aid | Average Tuition After Scholarship and Grant Aid |
|---|---|---|
| $0-125K | 100% | $0 |
| $125K-150K | 99% | $638 |
| $150K-180K | 98% | $2,574 |
Updated July 2025; represents 2024-25 in-state undergraduates.
Our Commitment to Affordability
At U-M, affordability is more than a promise — it is an ongoing investment in students and families across the state.
With the generous support of our donors, we’ve been able to increase the undergraduate financial aid budget by an average of 12% per year over the last decade, well outpacing the 2.9%-per-year average increase for in-state undergraduate tuition.
That means it actually costs less today to attend U-M than it did 10 years ago for many in-state undergraduate students who receive need-based financial aid.
Combine that reliable level of financial support with the amazing resources and opportunities of a top public research university, our high graduation rate, a strong lifetime earning potential for graduates, and a global network of proud alumni and you'll see that Michigan is an exceptional value.
We encourage you to apply for financial aid to find out what you are eligible to receive. View our family profiles to see how other Michigan families are funding college educations.