TIP Phase 1 Community Colleges (with Housing): All public Michigan community colleges accept Phase 1 of TIP. If you would like to stay in dorms/on-campus housing, one of the best ways to utilize TIP (and avoid debt) is to consider community colleges with housing. Since TIP pays for tuition, any additional financial aid (certain scholarships, Pell Grant, MI Achievement Scholarship) can be used to pay for housing/meal plans. Consider the following:

• Jackson College

• Lake Michigan College

• Southwestern Michigan College

• North Central Community College

• St. Clair County Community College

• Northwestern Michigan College

• Glen Oaks Community College

• Alpena Community College

• Bay College

TIP Phase 1 Universities: Some universities accept Phase 1 of TIP for their associate degree programs. It is a great way to get your full tuition paid and use any additional financial aid towards housing, meal plans, etc. Then you can use Phase 2 of TIP if you would like to earn your bachelors at the university. Consider these universities:

• Northern Michigan University (also a great option for students interested in trades/cosmetology)

• Ferris State University 

  • Including Kendall College of Art & Design

• Madonna University

• Calvin University

• Davenport University

• Lake State Superior University

• Michigan Technological University

• Lawrence Technological University