Free Programs

 Helpful Michigan Scholarships/Grants

Community College Guarantee - Covers In-district community college tuition, contact hours, and mandatory fees

· Additional $1,000 Michigan Achievement Bonus award for Pell-eligible students

· No income Requirements

Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship - Up to $2,000 for 2 years for certificate expenses

· No income Requirements

Michigan Achievement Scholarship - Up to $5, 500 per semester for up to 5 years for students attending a public baccalaureate program

· 7/10 FAFSA Applicants Qualify

· Family must demonstrate financial need

Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) - Covers associate degree or certificate tuition costs and/or partial funding for a bachelor's degree

· 4/10 FAFSA Applicants Qualify

· Family must demonstrate financial need

MI Future Educator Fellowship & Stipend - $10,000 scholarship annually, for up to 3 years, alongside a $9,600 stipend per semester to support student teachers during their full-time classroom training

· Up to 2,500 future educators annually

· must teach in michigan after receiving this aid, otherwise the fellowship converts to a 0% interest loan

Helpful Government Aid

Federal Pell Grant - Maximum award of $7,395 for the 2026–27 academic year, award available for up to 12 terms

· Exceptional Financial Need

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) - Up to $4,000 anually distributed by school's financial aid office

· Exceptional Financial Need

· Select schools don't participate

Military Aid - Scholarships are available to active members and for members of ROTC. ROTC students can attend a 4 year university tuition free with an extra $420 each month throughout the school year for expenses (like housing) and $1,200 each year to spend on books.

· For Military Aid you need to be Active Duty/Veteran (or in some cases, family)

· Additional benefits such as

· interest rate cap

· Public Service Loan Forgiveness