This is a Michigan scholarship program for high school seniors to reward student achievement and to make post-secondary education more affordable. Students who meet certain criteria will be eligible for a scholarship to be used at any approved post-secondary educational institution.

Students must take the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) High School Tests (HST) in mathematics, reading, science and writing. The student must have graduated from high school or passed the General Educational Development (GED) test or other graduate equivalency examination approved by the state Board of Education. There is also a requirement that the student must not have been convicted of a felony involving an assault, physical injury, or death.

The Michigan Promise Scholarship provides up to $4,000 to high school graduates for successfully completing two years of post secondary education beginning with the high school class of 2007. This scholarship replaces the Michigan Merit Scholarship beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year. In order to qualify for a Michigan Promise Scholarship, a student must take the state assessment test. Scholarship payments are determined by the state assessment test results. Students who receive qualifying scores on the state assessment test may receive up to a $1,000 scholarship installment payment each year of their first two years of college enrollment. Students can receive up to $2,000 after the successful completion of two years of post secondary education with at least a 2.5 grade point average. For more information on this scholarship, visit the website at www.michigan.gov/promise

The Michigan Nursing Scholarship Program was established by the State of Michigan to encourage students into nursing education programs and the nursing profession. Award consideration is given to students enrolled in a Licensed Practical Nurse, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science Nursing program.

Eligibility includes:

1. High school graduation or GED
2. Enrollment during the award period at least half time (6 cr. hrs.)
3. U.S. Citizenship
4. Not in default on a federal student loan
5. Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the institution
6. No felony convictions involving an assault, physical injury, or death
7. Michigan residency for 12 months prior to the beginning of the award period
   (including parents for dependent students)
8. Student must agree to sign the Scholarship Agreement and Promissory Note with the Authority that he/she will achieve licensure within one year of completion of the nursing program and to agree to the specified employment provisions. Failure to do so will result in repayment of the scholarship funds received.

*Award amounts:

$4,000 max for a full time student
$3,000 max for a three quarter time student
$2,000 max for a half time student

Award amounts may not exceed eligible costs minus any other grants or scholarships for the award period.

*Program awards contingent on availability of funds from the State of Michigan

A State of Michigan program that provides tuition and fee assistance to Michigan residents who are under the age of 20 at the time of high school graduation or GED completion. These students must take courses within 4 years of high school graduation or GED completion. The Michigan Department of Social Services determines eligibility for this award. Students must enroll at least half time (six credit hours). TIP will pay tuition and mandatory fees, up to 80 total credit hours.

There will be a per semester/term cap on fees of $250.  The number of credits allowed per academic year will be 24 semester credits. Students have up to four (4) years to initiate enrollment at a participating college, but all benefits must be used within ten (10) years of high school graduation or GED completion or the student forfeits program eligibility.

The Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant is available for needy undergraduate students who enroll at least half-time at a Michigan public community college or university.  The grant provides up to $1000 per academic year. — For 2010 - 2011, not funded

The Michigan Adult Part Time Grant is intended for financially needy, independent undergraduates who have been out of high school for at least two years.  Eligible students must enroll at a participating public degree-granting Michigan college or university on a part-time basis.  The maximum grant is $600 per year for not more than two years of study. — For 2010 - 2011, not funded

The Michigan Work Study Program was established by the State to enable public and non-public colleges to help eligible students meet undergraduate educational expenses by placement in part-time employment on campus.  Employment opportunities are offered to students enrolled at least half-time (minimum of 6 credit hours) who demonstrate financial need.  Positions are limited, and the number of hours a week a student can work varies.  Students may earn up to their maximum annual award amount as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  All job placement is handled through Student Employment Services. — For 2010 - 2011, not funded