Colleges N - W

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• SAT or ACT score not required for admission

• No application fee 

• No essay required 

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 002299)

• Merit scholarship criteria based on student's GPA 

• Find scholarships here

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at NCMC

• On-campus housing information here

• Take a tour

• Discover Our Campus

• Early Learning Center

Contact

• Admissions:

  • Alex Brandow, Outreach Recruiter - (231) 439-6525 / abrandow@ncmich.edu

  • Chelse Olivo, Outreach Recruiter - (231) 348-6829 / chawkinsolivo@ncmich.edu

• Financial Aid - (231) 348-6605 / financialaid@ncmich.edu

• Housing - (231) 439-6443 / housing@ncmich.edu

Updated September 2025

Admissions 

• Test-blind (SAT or ACT score not required and are not considered in admissions decisions)

• No application fee

• No essay required 

• All students with a cumulative high school GPA of 2.25 or higher will be admitted!

• Find your Admissions Representative here

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 002301)

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA 

• Presidential Scholars Competition - Designed for high school seniors and transfer students to compete for a limited number of "full-ride" scholarships and approximately 200 additional scholarships

• Find scholarships here

• Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis; Annual preferred deadline: March 1

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at NMU

• Wildcat Weekend open house dates: 10/17-10/18/2025

• Take a tour

Contact

• Admissions Office - (906) 227-2650 / admissions@nmu.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (906) 227-2327/ fao@nmu.edu

Most recent information received September 2023

Admissions 

• No SAT or ACT score required for admission, but can be used for placement in college courses

• No application fee 

• No essay required 

• Apply here

• Application deadline: Rolling applications

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 002302)

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA 

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Find scholarships here

• Commitment Scholarship

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at NMC

• Take a tour

Contact

• Admissions Office - (231) 995-1054 / admissions@nmc.edu

• Student Financial Services - (231) 995-1035/ sfs@nmc.edu

Updated March 2025

Admissions 

• No application fee

• No essay required

• Find your Admissions Representative here

• Apply here or The Common App

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 004072)

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA 

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Find scholarships here

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at Northwood 

• Take a tour

Contact

• Admissions Office - (989) 837-4892 / admissions@northwood.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (989) 837-4230/ mi.finaid@northwood.edu

Updated September 2024

Admissions 

• No SAT or ACT score required for admission, but can be used for placement in college courses.

• Admissions events & steps to get started at OCC

• No application fee

• No essay required

• Rolling admissions

• Meet your admissions coordinators here

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 002303)

• In-state aid provided to undocumented students (DACA)

• Merit scholarship criteria varies between scholarships

• Scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Find scholarships here

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at OCC

• Schedule a visit

Contact

• Admissions Contact Information:  248-341-2280 / admissions@oaklandcc.edu

• Financial Aid Contact Information: 248-341-2240

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• Test-optional (no SAT or ACT score required for admission)

• No application fee 

• No essay required 

• Find your Admissions Representative here

• Apply here

• Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 002307)

• Incoming students are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on student's GPA or combination of GPA and ACT/SAT score

• Incoming students are also automatically considered for other grants based on completed FAFSA information

• Other scholarships based on variety of criteria

• Find scholarships here

• Annual deadlines: March 1 for Fall semester, July 1 for Summer semester, December 1 for Winter semester

• Golden Guarantee -  Free tuition for incoming freshmen with a family income of less than or equal to $70,000, and assets less than $50,000, as determined by the FAFSA. Students must also be recipients of the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at Oakland

• Take a tour

Contact

• Admissions Office - (248) 370-3360 / visit@oakland.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (248) 370-2550 / finservices@oakland.edu

• Housing & Residence Life - (248) 370-3570 / housing@oakland.edu

Updated March 2025

Admissions 

• Test-optional; SAT or ACT score no longer required for admission

• No application fee 

• No essay required 

• Find your Admissions Representative here

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 002288)

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA and/or ACT/SAT test score

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Need-based institutional aid is available for students who list RCU on their FAFSA

• Find scholarships here

• New starting Fall 2025! - RCU Tuition-Free Scholarship

• RCU Pledge -  Offers assistance in repaying student and Parent PLUS loans after graduating if they work at least 30 hours a week and make less than $50,000 a year

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at RU

• Take a tour

• Register for Warrior Days on April 4th, 2025 to learn more about RCU!

Contact

• Admissions Office - 248-218-2222/ admissions@rochesteru.edu

• Student Financial Services - (248) 218-2127/ sfs@rochesteru.edu

Most recent information received September 2023

Admissions 

• SAT or ACT score required for certain programs

• $30 application fee 

• Essay required for certain programs

• Interview required

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 002313)

• Scholarship criteria varies

• Find financial aid information here

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at SHMS 

• Visit campus

Contact

• Admissions Office - (313) 883-8696 / admissions@shms.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (313) 883-8500/ financialaid@shms.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• No SAT or ACT score required for admission

• $25 application fee (SCTC is waiving this fee during Michigan College Month, 10/1-10/31/25! No code needed.)

• No essay required 

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 037723)

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA 

• Find scholarships here

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at SCTC

Contact

• Admissions Office - (989) 317-4760 / sctcinfo@sagchip.edu

• Financial Aid Office - financialaid@sagchip.edu

• Student Services - studentservices@sagchip.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• Test-optional (No SAT or ACT score required for admission)

• No application fee 

• Application deadline:  rolling admission through August

• No essay required 

• Meet your admissions representative here

• SVSU is a member of the Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP)

• Direct admit opportunities for nursing and occupational therapy

• Apply here or The Common App

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 002314)

• Automatically considered for academic scholarships based on student's GPA

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Undocumented students may receive academic scholarships

• Find scholarships here

• SVSU Cardinal Commitment - 4 years of free tuition for students from a family with an income less than $70,000

• Donor-Funded Scholarships application annually opens November 1; Priority deadline: February 1; Final deadline: March 15

• President's Scholarship Competition (100% tuition) annual deadline: December 1; requires SVSU application to be in by December 1 and admission to SVSU by December 15 to qualify

• Net price calculator

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at SVSU 

• Take a tour

• Virtual Viewbook

Contact

• Admissions Office - text/call:  (989) 342-1033/ admissions@svsu.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (989) 964-4900/ financialaid@svsu.edu

• Housing Operations - (989) 964-4255 / housing@svsu.edu

• Residence Life - (989) 964-4410 / reslife@svsu.edu

• Dining Services - (989) 964-4252 / dining@svsu.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• SAT/ACT not required for admission

• No application fee 

• No essay required 

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 002315)

• Merit scholarships based on test scores, transcripts, and/or GPA

• Find scholarships here

• HS Senior Scholarship Program

  • Residents: $800 to use on books and supplies. Your tuition will be covered in-full by the Community College Guarantee

  • Non-residents: $1,800 to fund the gap for the non-resident rate portion of your tuition that the Community College Guarantee does not cover. Your tuition will be covered by the Community College guarantee at the resident rate.

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at Schoolcraft

• Take a tour

• Step Ahead - Free summer bridge program

Contact

• Admissions Office - (734) 462-4426 / admissions@schoolcraft.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (734) 462-4433/ finaid@schoolcraft.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• No SAT or ACT score required for admission

• No application fee 

• No essay required 

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 002317)

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria 

• Starting Fall 2025 -- Check out the new Green Light Guarantee Scholarship program to maximize the Community College Guarantee! 

• Find scholarships here

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at Southwestern 

• Take a tour

Contact

• Admissions Office - (269) 783-2135 / enrollment@swmich.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (269) 783-2143/ finaid@swmich.edu

• Housing & Residence Life - (269) 783-2159 / housing@swmich.edu

• Student Services - (800) 456-8675 / info@swmich.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• SAT or ACT score NOT required

• No application fee 

• No essay required 

• Meet your admissions representatives here

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 002318)

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA 

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Find scholarships here

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at SAU 

• Take a tour

• Sign up for their upcoming, in-person campus visit days! - Preview Day or All-Access 

Contact

• General - (517) 750-6684

• Admissions - admissions@arbor.edu

Updated September 2025

Admissions 

• No SAT or ACT score required for admission, but can be used for course placements

• No application fee 

• No registration fee

• No essay required 

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 002310)

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA 

• Other scholarships based on a variety of factors

• Find scholarships here

• Priority deadline: 3/16/2026

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at SC4 

• On-campus housing information here

• Take a tour

Contact

• Admissions Office - (810) 989-5571 / recruitment@sc4.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (810) 989-5530/ financialaid@sc4.edu

• Housing & Residence Life - (810) 294-0140 / housing@sc4.edu

• Student Achievement Center - (810) 989-5759

Updated March 2025

Admissions 

• Test-optional for most programs (No SAT or ACT score required)

• No application fee 

• Essay required (250 words)

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 002323)

• Limited in-state aid for undocumented students

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA 

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Students who apply for admission are automatically considered for all institutional scholarships and grants. 

• Find scholarships here

• Annual priority application deadline: February 15th

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at Detroit Mercy 

• Take a tour

Contact

• Admissions Office - (313) 993-1245 / admissions@udmercy.edu

• Financial Aid Office - finaid@udmercy.edu

• Housing & Residence Life - (313) 993-1230 / reslife@udmercy.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• Test flexible (No SAT or ACT score required)

• $75 application fee (Students eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch are always eligible for fee waiver)

• Fee waivers can be requested in the application without a code

• Two essays required, in addition to the Common App Essay, (take a look at the questions)

• Find your Admissions Representative here

• Apply here

• Application deadlines for Fall: Early Action & Decision 11/1, Regular Decision 2/1

  •  Application Deadline for School of Music, Theatre & Dance Students Only - 12/1

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 002325)

• CSS Profile required for institutional grant aid (School Code: 1839)

• In-state students ineligible for the FAFSA should still complete the Profile for aid consideration

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Find scholarships here

• Go Blue Guarantee - Full tuition for Michigan-resident students from families with household incomes under $125,000 a year and less than $1250,000.  Students who enroll in the School of Nursing or Teacher prep programs in the Marsal School of Education will have their total cost of attendance covered. 

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at U of M

• Take a tour

COVID Policies

• Students are required to be vaccinated and must submit proof to live in on-campus residence halls.  Limited exemptions provided for medical or religious reasons

Contact

• Admissions Office - (734) 764-7433

• Financial Aid Office - (734) 763-6600 / financial.aid@umich.edu

• Housing & Residence Life - (734) 764-3164 / housing@umich.edu

• Student Life - (734) 764-5132 / assist-me@umich.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• Test-optional (no SAT or ACT score required)

• No application fee 

• No essay required

• Apply here or The Common App

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 002326)

• Merit scholarships do not require an ACT/SAT 

• Paying for College

• Find scholarships here

• Go Blue Guarantee - Full tuition for Michigan-resident students from families with household income and assets under $125,000 a year and a GPA of 3.5

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at UM-Dearborn 

• Take a tour

• Sign up for their virtual information session on 3/12/25 from 6-7pm!

Contact

• Admissions Office - (313) 593-5300 / umd-admissions@umich.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (313) 593-5300 / umd-ask-ofa@umich.edu

• Student Services - (313) 593-5390 / engagement@umich.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• Test optional (No SAT or ACT score required)

• No application fee 

• No essay required

• Find your Admissions Representative here

• Apply here or The Common App

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 002327)

• Merit scholarships based on high school GPA and (if submitted) SAT/ACT scores

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Find scholarships here

• Go Blue Guarantee - Full tuition scholarship for Michigan residents with a high school or transfer GPA of 3.5 or above, household income of $125,000 or less, and assets of $125,000 or less

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at UM-Flint

• Take a tour

Contact

• Admissions Office - (810) 762-3300 / admissions.flint@umich.edu 

• Financial Aid Office - (810) 762-3444/ financialaidflint@umich.edu

• Housing & Residence Life - (810) 237-6571 / flint.housing@umich.edu

• Student Services - (810) 762-3434 / flint.studentaffairs@umich.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• Test-optional (No SAT or ACT score required)

• No application fee 

• Essay required

• Find your Admissions Representative here

• Apply here or The Common App

• Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, up until two weeks before classes start

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for state and federal aid (School code: 002308)

• Merit Scholarships are determined by your application to the institution with a heavy emphasis on your cumulative GPA and academic achievement.

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Find scholarships

• The University of Olivet ADVANTAGE Scholarship - Those that qualify for the Federal Pell grant are eligible for free tuition. Those that do not qualify for the Federal Pell grant can still receive generous scholarships

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at The University of Olivet

• Take a tour

• New - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Contact

• Admissions and Financial Aid Office - (800) 456-7189 / admissions@uolivet.edu

• Student Services - (269) 749-7645

Most recent information received September 2023

Admissions 

• No SAT or ACT score required for admission

• $35 application fee 

• No essay required 

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 004071)

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA 

• Find scholarships here

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at Walsh

• Attend an admissions event

Contact

• Admissions Office - (248) 823-1600 / admissions@walshcollege.edu 

• Financial Aid Office - finaid@walshcollege.edu

Updated March 2025

Admissions 

• No SAT or ACT score required for admission

• No application fee 

• No essay required 

• Apply here

• Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 002328)

• Merit scholarships based on student's GPA and financial need demonstrated on the FAFSA

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Find scholarships here

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at WCC

• Take a tour

Contact

• Admissions Office - (734) 973-3543 / info@wccnet.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (734) 973-3523 / finaid@wccnet.edu

• Off-Campus Housing Resource - housing.wccnet.edu

• Student Services - (734) 973-3543 / studrec@wccnet.edu

Most recent information received September 2023

Admissions 

• No SAT or ACT score required for admission

• No application fee 

• No essay required 

• Apply here 

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 009230)

• Scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Find scholarships here

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at WCCCD

Contact

• Admissions Office - (313) 496-2634 

• Financial Aid Office - (313) 496-2865 / financialaid@wcccd.edu

• Student Services - (313) 496-2634

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• Test optional - If a student chooses to no submit test scores, they must complete the test-optional pathway requirements

• $25 application fee. WSU is waiving their application fee for Michigan College Month in October! Use code WSU2026 to waive application fee all year or when applying through the Common App.

• Find your admissions counselor here!

• Apply here or The Common App

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required for federal and state aid (School code: 002329)

• Scholarship deadline: April 1, 2025

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Find scholarships here

• Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge - Full-paid tuition for Detroit residents and those who graduate from Detroit high schools, with no limit on family income.

• Wayne State Guarantee

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at Wayne State 

• Take a tour

Contact

• Admissions Office - (313) 577-2100 / admissions@wayne.edu 

• Financial Aid Office - (313) 577-2100 / studentservice@wayne.edu

• Housing & Residence Life - (313) 577-2116 / housing@wayne.edu

• Warrior One Stop - (313)577-2100 / onestop@wayne.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• No SAT or ACT score required for admission but can be used for course placement

• No application fee 

• No essay required

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 007950)

• Scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Scholarship deadlines

  • High school seniors: April 1

  • All other students: Anytime

• Find scholarships here

• Mason County Promise

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at WSCC

• View campus locations

Contact

• Admissions Office - (231) 843-5510 / admissions@westshore.edu

• Advising -  (231) 843-5510 / advising@westshore.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (231) 843-5510 / finaid@westshore.edu

Updated August 2025

Admissions 

• Test optional (No SAT or ACT score required)

• $40 application fee (Fee is waived for Michigan College Month, no code needed!)

• No essay required, but is encouraged to share more information (especially for those interested in competitive programs and to maximize scholarship consideration)

• Application deadlines: Early Action - December 15; Rolling Admission - June 1

• Find your Admissions Representative

• Apply here

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• FAFSA required (School code: 002330)

• Merit scholarships

• Other scholarships based on a variety of criteria

• Undocumented/DACA students are eligible for institutional aid

• Empowering Futures Gift Scholarships

Academic Programs & Campus

• Explore academic programs at Western

• Virtual visit and tour options

• Take a tour 

• Undocumented/DACA student resources

Contact

• Admissions Office - (269) 387-2000 / admissions-info@wmich.edu

• Financial Aid Office - (269) 387-6000 / finaid-info@wmich.edu

• Residence Life - (269) 387-4735 / WMU-housing@wmich.edu

• Student Services - (269) 387-2152 / website