Michigan Achievement Scholarship

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship supports recent Michigan high school graduates, starting with the class of 2023, who attend a Michigan public university, a private college or university, or a bachelor's program at a Michigan community college. Eligible students can receive up to $5,500 a year for up to five years, or $27,500 in total. The program is need-based: students qualify through the FAFSA with a Student Aid Index of 30,000 or less. Recipients must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or approved refugees, have lived in Michigan since July 1 of the previous year, with parents meeting the same rule for dependent students, enroll full time, and start at an eligible school within 15 months of high school graduation. To renew, students file the FAFSA each year, remain Michigan residents, keep their SAI within the limit and meet satisfactory academic progress. Separate versions of the program cover community college tuition and career training certificates.