Financial Aid Information
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Information:
Free Community College:
Recently, Michigan passed a new law allowing all students graduating from a Michigan high school to attend community college for free! This law is effective for the class of 2023, 2024 and beyond. Students and their families will need to fill out the FAFSA to be eligible.
If you would like to learn more, there are webinars available now through December 10. Click HERE for more information.
MI Student Aid Information:
- MI Student Aid
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Sessions
- Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship
- Michigan Community College Guarantee
- Michigan Virtual Financial Aid Presentations
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Information:
- Student must have (or have had) Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36 month period between the ages of nine and high school graduation.
- Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Obtain a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent prior to age 20.
- Students who attend a state-approved Early/Middle College have until age 21 to graduate.
- Begin using TIP at a participating institution within four years of high school completion.
- Be a Michigan resident as determined by institutional criteria.
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.
- Not be in default on a Federal student loan.
- Be enrolled at least half-time.
- For renewal, must meet institution's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.
*The first institution listed on the FAFSA will be considered the priority school. Students are responsible for notifying MI Student Aid of a change in their college choice. This can be done through the MiSSG Student Portal or by calling 1-888-447-2687.
TIP Fact Sheet 2023-24 school year.
