On October 11, 2022, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 842 to establish the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Student Scholarships, Grants and Outreach (SSGO), a division of the Michigan Department of Treasury within the Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning (OPFP), is responsible for administering this exciting new program, which has been appropriated $250 million.
Starting with the high school Class of 2023, students will be eligible for more financial aid from the State, up to:
Up to $2,750 if they attend a community college, per year
Up to $5,500 if they attend a public university, per year
Up to $4,000 if they attend a private college or university, per year
Students will be eligible if their family demonstrates financial need* when they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
File the (FAFSA)
Create a MiSSG Student Portal three to five business days after filing your FAFSA.
*Financial need is defined as an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less.