The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) is a state of Michigan program that provides FREE college for students who have been on, or are currently on Medicaid and have been for 2 consecutive years. 

TIP runs in two phases: These two periods of assistance are referred to as ‘Phase I’ and ‘Phase II'.

Long story short: If you qualify for TIP, you can attend GRCC, or any Michigan based community college for FREE and earn your Associate's degree!

Eligibility:

Student must have (or have had) Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36-consecutive month period between the ages of nine and high school graduation.

Obtain a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent prior to age 20.

Students who attend a state-approved Early/Middle College have until age 21 to graduate and complete a TIP application.

Be a Michigan resident as determined by institutional criteria.

Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.

Not be in default on a Federal student loan.

Be enrolled at least half-time.

For renewal, must meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.

You can find out if you qualify 1 of 2 ways:

1. Ask your school counselor! We are provided a list by the state of MI each year of eligible students!

2. Call 1-888-447-2687 to speak to a live human to confirm your eligibility!

For more information and to see schools that accept TIP funding, click the link below!