The MTG is awarded, based on need, to students enrolled at Michigan independent colleges and universities. Eligibility requirements include:
Apply via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1st.
Awards range up to $2,000 per year and may be renewed each year based on a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Maximum terms of eligibility: 10 semesters.
Michigan residency is required from July 1 of the year before enrollment.
Students enrolled at least half-time are eligible if need is established.
The MCS is awarded based on high-school ACT test scores and demonstrated financial need. Eligibility requirements include:
Apply via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1st.
Awards range up to $2,000 per year and may be renewed each year based on a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Maximum terms of eligibility: 10 semesters.
Michigan residency is required from July 1 of the year before enrollment.
Students enrolled at least half-time are eligible if need is established.
How to Apply
Filing a FAFSA by March 1st qualifies you for the Michigan Tuition Grant/Competitive Scholarship, but additional requirements apply:
Alma College must be the first school listed on your FAFSA before July of the year you will be entering college or designated as your school of choice in the MI Student Portal.
Demonstrate financial need.
Possess a high school diploma, certificate of completion, or general educational development certificate (GED)
Be a Michigan resident (student and parent) since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or approved refugee.
The Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS), a State of Michigan* program, provides scholarships to young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday. The State of Michigan works with individuals, community organizations, and businesses to encourage charitable contributions that go towards Fostering Futures Scholarship funds.
Awards are paid directly to the students’ institution to assist with unmet need in one or more of the following categories:
Tuition/Fees
Room/Board
Books/Supplies
*State of Michigan departments that are involved are the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Michigan Department of Treasury-Student Scholarships and Grants (SSG) and Michigan Education Trust (MET).
The student is responsible for notifying SSG of a change of address or college choice. Students must complete an application annually during the open enrollment period.
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2020-21 Academic Year. The application deadline has been extended to September 1st. There are three ways to complete the application:
Online: Create a MiSSG Student Portal Account here. After the student’s account is created, select “Online Scholarship and Grant Applications” at the top of the page. Scroll down to the Fostering Futures Scholarship and click on the “FFS 2020 Application.”
Phone: Contact the MI Student Aid Customer Care Center at 1-888-447-2687 and complete the application over the phone.
EDUCATION TRAINING VOUCHERS
Samaritas guides foster youth through college with federally-funded education assistance grants. Samaritas grants and case managers support foster youth toward obtaining their educational goals.
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) encourages eligible Medicaid recipients to complete high school by providing tuition assistance for college. The award is limited to tuition and mandatory fees. View the TIP Fact Sheet here!
Eligibility for TIP
Student must have received Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36-month period between the ages of 9 and high school graduation.
Students are identified by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as having met the Medicaid eligibility requirement. Students may be identified as TIP eligible as early as sixth grade, typically age 12 or after.
Obtain a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent prior to age 20.
TIP must be initiated within four years from high school graduation and eligibility ends expires ten years after initial enrollment.
Must be a MI resident. (parents of dependent students must also be MI residents)
Must be an undergraduate student.
How to Apply for TIP
File a current-year FAFSA.
Be enrolled in at least six credit hours within your degree program.
To Receive TIP Funds at Alma College
Alma College participates in Phase II of the TIP Program. Students will not be eligible to receive TIP at Alma until they have earned 56 credit hours or their Associates Degree.
Students must select Alma College each year by:
Listing Alma College as their first choice on the FAFSA
Selecting Alma College within the MiSSG Student Portal (www.michigan.gov/missg)
Calling the MiSSG office to indicate Alma College as their choice at 1-888-4-GRANTS
Re-Employment Grants may be available through your local MI Works office. Students must be within two years of completing an approved program. Additional eligibility requirements apply.
Some eligibility markers include, but are not limited to:
Low Income
English Language Learners
WIC Recipients
Single Parents
Long Term Unemployed
Older Workers
Lay Off Status
Veterans
Current or Prior Foster Children
Unemployment Benefit Recipients
Call 1-800-285-WORKS (9675) to be connected to your nearest One-Stop Service Center.
