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515 E. Jefferson St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316 US
T: 734-763-6600

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Federal Need-based Grants

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Federal Pell Grant

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Eligibility determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Undergraduate; first bachelor's degree
  • Eligibility is based, in part, on student enrollment at the beginning of a semester. If a student withdraws or receives a non-passing grade for a class, we must confirm that the student attended at least one session of that class. If you did not attend a class for which you withdrew or received a non-passing grade your Federal Pell funding will be reduced.

Terms of Grant:

  • Based on need
  • Grant amounts and maximums vary
  • Grant amount is reduced for less than full-time enrollment. Eligibility is reviewed each term at the add/drop deadline.
  • Cannot receive for more than 12 full-time semesters
  • There is an annual Federal Pell limit. Students enrolled full-time for fall/winter terms will use their annual limit in these terms. Students may have spring/summer eligibility depending upon enrollment.

Visit the Federal Student Aid website for more information and watch the video below.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Awarded only to Pell Grant-eligible dependent undergraduates who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree and have a Student Aid Index of up to zero (-$1500-$0 SAI)
  • Must complete the financial aid application process by the priority deadline
  • Grant amounts vary based on available funding

Terms of Grant:

  • Must be enrolled at least half-time

Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship

Beginning in 2024-2025, students eligible for this federal scholarship will instead be awarded a maximum Federal Pell Grant, regardless of their calculated SAI.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must have had a parent or guardian die in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer.
  • Must be a Federal Pell Grant recipient.
  • Must be less than 24 years of age or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of parent or guardian death.

Terms of Scholarship:

  • Note, this is not a specific scholarship. Instead, all Title IV Financial Aid will be awarded as if the student's Student Aid Index is $0. Eligible students will receive the maximum Federal Pell Grant based upon enrollment status.

Visit the Federal Student Aid website for more information.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant

Beginning in 2024-2025, students eligible for this federal grant will instead receive the maximum Federal Pell Grant, regardless of their calculated SAI.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • You may be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant if:
    • you are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant on the basis of your Student Aid Index but
    • meet the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements, and
    • your parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, and
    • you were under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of your parent’s or guardian’s death.
  • Beginning in 2024-2025, students eligible for this federal grant will instead receive the maximum Federal Pell Grant, regardless of their calculated SAI.

Terms of Grant:

  • The grant is equal to the amount of a maximum Federal Pell Grant for the financial aid year but cannot exceed your cost of attendance for that year.
  • Due to federal sequestration, there is a required reduction to the amount for which a student would otherwise be eligible to receive.

Visit the Federal Student Aid website for more information.


State Need-based Grants

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Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Student must: be a natural or adopted child of a Michigan veteran; be an undergraduate older than 16 and younger than 26 years of age; enroll at least half time; be a Michigan resident for one year prior to program application; not have a felony conviction involving assault, physical injury, or death; and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible to receive federal aid
  • Veteran must:
    • have been killed in action or died from another cause while serving in a war or war condition in which the USA was or is participating; or –
    • have died or become totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or injury; or –
    • have been totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service connected illness or injury prior to death and has since died; or –
    • be listed as MIA (missing in action) in a foreign country

Terms:

  • Up to $1,400 for half-time; $2,100 for three-quarters time; $2,800 for full-time

– OR –

  • An amount equal to all of the student’s eligible tuition in that academic year, whichever is less
  • Must apply each year. Visit the MI Student Aid website and type “Children of Veterans Tuition Grant” in the search box or call 1-888- 447-2687 for information
  • Renewable up to four years max., subject to available and approved funding 
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress

Michigan Achievement Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Complete a FAFSA and be eligible to receive federal aid.
  • Demonstrate financial need by having a calculated Student Aid Index (SAI) of $30,000 or less.
  • Graduate from high school in Michigan with a diploma, a certificate of completion, or achieved a high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or after.
  • Enroll at an eligible institution within 15 months of high school graduation or earning a high school equivalency certificate.
  • Be enrolled full-time as determined by the participating institution.
  • Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
    • If a dependent student, parent must also be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.
  • Not be incarcerated.
  • Be an undergraduate student.
  • Not be in default on a Federal student loan.
  • For renewal, meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.

Terms:

  • Up to $5,500 if you attend a Michigan public university or are enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at a Michigan community college, per year, up to five years
  • For more information visit the Michigan Achievement Scholarship webpage.

Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Qualifying score on the SAT exam taken in high school
  • Need-based
  • Michigan high school graduates prior to 2023
  • Must meet State of Michigan FAFSA deadline (different than the U-M priority deadline; see the Federal Student Aid website

Terms:

  • Annual maximum based on state appropriations
  • Available for up to five years maximum
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time
  • Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA
  • Can only be used for tuition

See the Terms and Conditions webpage for information on how the MCS affects need-based grants and other aid programs.

Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program

Eligibility:

  • Must be active in the National Guard and not absent without leave or under UCMJ charges and meet additional state criteria    
  • Visit the Education Assistance section of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs website for application and instructions

Terms:

  • Ranges up to $6,000 for the academic year     
  • You must report this payment to the U-M Office of Financial Aid when you receive it

MI Future Educators Stipend

Eligibility:

  • Complete the MI Future Educator Stipend application.
  • Be admitted into an eligible Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
  • Be working towards teacher certification.
  • Participate full-time or its equivalent in required student teaching coursework.
  • Full-time enrollment in required student teaching coursework.
  • Have 300 or more student contact hours while student teaching.
  • Not be employed by the district as a teacher of record.
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

Terms:

  • Award amount is up to $9,600 per semester for the applicant’s full time, required student teaching semester.
  • Award amount is not to be counted towards regular financial aid eligibility. Institutions are to pay the student teacher the award amount in full.
  • Students are limited to one MI Future Educator Stipend, unless their EPP specifically requires they complete more than
  • One semester/term of student teaching in order to become a certified teacher.
  • MI Future Educator Stipend is available on a first-come first-served basis. Current and future awards are subject to approved and available funding.
  • For full details visit the MI Future Educator Stipend webpage

MI Future Educators Fellowship

Eligibility:

  • Complete the MI Future Educator Stipend application.
  • Be admitted into an eligible Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
  • Be working towards teacher certification.
  • Participate full-time or its equivalent in required student teaching coursework.
  • Full-time enrollment in required student teaching coursework.
  • Have 300 or more student contact hours while student teaching.
  • Not be employed by the district as a teacher of record.
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

Terms:

  • Award amount is up to $9,600 per semester for the applicant’s full time, required student teaching semester.
  • Award amount is not to be counted towards regular financial aid eligibility. Institutions are to pay the student teacher the award amount in full.
  • Students are limited to one MI Future Educator Stipend, unless their EPP specifically requires they complete more than
  • One semester/term of student teaching in order to become a certified teacher.
  • MI Future Educator Stipend is available on a first-come first-served basis. Current and future awards are subject to approved and available funding.
  • For full details visit the MI Future Educator Stipend webpage

University of Michigan Need-based Grants

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The Go Blue Guarantee

Are you a student with a family income of $125,000 or less? U-M will pay full undergraduate tuition and mandatory university fees for up to four years for students eligible for in-state tuition that have family incomes of $125,000 or less and assets below $125,000 (effective fall 2025) and who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. The current thresholds are family incomes of $75,000 or less and assets below $75,000. Visit the Go Blue Guarantee website to find out more.

Go Blue Grant

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Need-based
  • In-state undergraduates who meet Go Blue Guarantee eligibility requirements and are pursuing their first bachelor's degree. This grant represents all or a portion of the university's Go Blue Guarantee commitment, which is comprised of a variety of federal and institutional grant aid
  • Must complete financial aid application process by priority deadline
  • Full-time enrollment or approved Study Abroad

Terms of Grant:

  • Grant amount varies based on need and availability of university funds
  • Renewable, but must reapply for aid and meet eligibility criteria each year

Child Care Subsidy Program

Eligibility Criteria:

  • See the Child Care Subsidy page

Terms of Grant:

  • Amount of grant is determined based on student's financial need. See the Child Care Subsidy page for funding maximums.

University of Michigan Grant

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Need-based
  • Undergraduates pursuing their first bachelor's degree
  • Must complete the financial aid application process by the priority deadline
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time

Terms of Grant:

  • Renewable, but must reapply for aid and meet eligibility criteria each year

Victors Award

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Need- and merit-based
  • Student qualifies based upon their admissions and financial aid applications for their first year of attendance
  • Undergraduates pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
  • Must complete the financial aid application process by the priority deadline
  • Must be enrolled full time

Terms of Award:

  • Will be awarded for up to eight semesters
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2500 Student Activities Building
515 E. Jefferson St.
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T: 734-763-6600
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