Michigan Achievement Scholarship

On October 11, 2022 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Public Act 212 of 2022 to create the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. This new scholarship gives more financial aid opportunities to the high school class of 2023 and beyond.

Michigan Community Colleges students will receive up to $2,750, per year, for up to three years.

• $1750 minimum award can be used with other aid to cover classes and may be available as a refund to help with transportation and living costs.
  
• $1,000 last dollar – money you get after other grants or scholarships are distributed if they do not cover all eligible charges

Who is it for?

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is for students…

• graduating high school starting in Spring of 2023.
• who have completed the FAFSA with a calculated financial contribution of $25,000 or less. Pell Grants are for students with a calculated financial contribution of $6,000 or less (for the 22-23 year).
• enrolled full-time at an eligible Michigan institution within 15 months of completing high school or GED who are a MI resident and have been for at least 1 year.