The Michigan Achievement Scholarship guarantees tuition-free community college to all recent Michigan high school graduates regardless of income, plus a $1,000 bonus for Pell-eligible students. Students attending a Michigan public or private university (or a four-year program at a Michigan community college) can receive up to $5,500 a year for up to five years (up to $27,500 total) if their FAFSA Student Aid Index is $30,000 or less, and there is a smaller award for career-training certificate programs. There is no GPA requirement, just a completed FAFSA and Michigan residency since July 1 of the prior year.
Eligibility
DemographicsCommunity college tier is open to all recent Michigan high school graduates regardless of family income. University and career-training tiers require a FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) of $30,000 or less. Student (and parent, if a dependent) must be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. No GPA requirement.
Applying
Community college: tuition-free for a certificate/associate degree plus a $1,000 Pell bonus. University: up to $5,500/year for up to 5 years (up to $27,500 total). Career training: up to $2,000/year for up to 2 years.