State grants, scholarships & other aid
The state of Michigan offers a variety of scholarships and grants for students. Most awards are only for Michigan residents. To be considered for an award you must be a resident for one year, since July 1, prior to your enrollment. If you are a dependent student your parent must also be a Michigan resident.
If you qualify for a tuition pledge program (WSU Guarantee, Heart of Detroit, Wayne Access) these awards may be used to ensure your tuition and standard fees are paid.
Michigan.gov Scholarships and Grant Programs MI Student Aid Student Portal
Submit transcripts
Many State of Michigan programs require proof of high school completion with an official high school transcript, homeschool transcript or GED certificate. You may be asked to submit proof of high school graduation to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions if you have not submitted this already.
- Mailing address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Wayne State University
P.O. Box 02759
Detroit, MI 48202 - Electronic submission
Alternatively, your high school may electronically transmit the document to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. More information about electronic transmission is available at https://www.parchment.com/order/
Michigan Scholarships and Grant Programs
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship
This award will offer up to $5,500 per year for Michigan residents attending a Michigan public university. Proof of high school completion with an official high school transcript, homeschool transcript or GED certificate is required.
- Michigan Competitive Scholarship
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The Michigan Competitive Scholarship program is available to undergraduate students pursuing their first degree at an approved Michigan post-secondary institution. You must demonstrate both financial need, merit, and must achieve a qualifying ACT score prior to entering college. Proof of high school completion with an official high school transcript, homeschool transcript or GED certificate is required.
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Award eligibility will be confirmed after the drop/add period each semester. This award will prorate based on your enrollment. You need to attend at least half-time (6 or more credit hours) to receive a disbursement.
- Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) encourages eligible students to complete high school by providing tuition assistance for the first two years of college and beyond.
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WSU qualifies as a Phase II Michigan degree-granting university.
Phase II provides tuition and mandatory fee assistance which does not exceed $500 per semester. There is up to a maximum of $2,000 for credits earned in a four-year program at a Michigan degree-granting college or university. To receive Phase II benefits, you must have either 56 semester credits or an associate's degree.
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Award eligibility will be confirmed with the State of Michigan after the drop/add period each semester. You need to attend at least half-time (6 or more credit hours) to receive a disbursement. Proof of high school completion with an official high school transcript, homeschool transcript or GED certificate is required.
- Fostering Futures Scholarship
The Fostering Futures Scholarship provides scholarships to students who have experienced foster care in Michigan on or after age 13. You need to attend at least half-time (6 or more credit hours) to receive a disbursement.
- Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant program provides undergraduate tuition assistance to children of a Michigan veteran.
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Award eligibility will be confirmed with the State of Michigan after the drop/add period each semester. This award will prorate based on your enrollment. You need to attend at least half-time (6 or more credit hours) to receive a disbursement.
- Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver
The Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver provides tuition assistance for qualifying Native Americans who are Michigan residents attending public colleges and universities in Michigan. See the state website for application information.
- Police Officer's and Fire Fighters' Survivor Tuition Grant
The Police Officer’s and Fire Fighter’s Survivor Tuition Grant is intended to provide an educational benefit to the spouse and children of police officers and fire fighters killed in the line of duty. You need to attend at least half-time (6 or more credit hours) to receive a disbursement.
Michigan Future Educator Fellowship
The MI Future Educator Fellowship offers scholarships to future educators who are admitted and enrolled in an Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Awards are restricted to tuition and required fees and pay up to a maximum of $10,000 per academic year. This is a State of Michigan program and requires a commitment to teach in Michigan.
Apply for the MI Future Educator Fellowship in the MiSSG Student Portal.
After the drop/add period, WSU will review the applications which have been approved by the state and may request a final high school transcript to confirm your eligibility.
Eligibility includes
- Continuous full-time enrollment working on an initial teacher certification
- Junior grade level or higher
- 3.0 GPA
- FAFSA completion
- Proof of high school completion
All eligibility requirements are detailed on the state website. High school transcript requirements will be posted in the Financial Aid Portal in Academica. If you are determined eligible, we will update the State Portal and MiSSG will email you a Commitment to Teach in Michigan Agreement, for electronic signature. This must be completed by July 15 of each academic year.
WSU will monitor the state portal weekly for students with a signed Commitment to Teach. Once completed we will request payment from the state and add your award to your aid package. Awards are subject to available state approved funding.
Michigan Future Educator Stipend
The MI Future Educator Stipend offers a $9,600 stipend to future educators who participating in their required student teaching semester. This is a State of Michigan program and is subject to available state approved funding
Apply for the MI Future Educator Stipend in the MiSSG Student Portal.
After the drop/add period, WSU will review the applications which have been approved by the state and confirm your eligibility. Eligibility includes full-time student teaching. If necessary we may obtain written confirmation of your student teaching eligibility from the WSU College of Education. All eligibility requirements are detailed on the state website.
After we have confirmed your eligibility, we will request that you complete a W-9. This requirement will be posted in the Financial Aid Portal in Academica. After we receive your W-9 we will request funds from the state and forward your W-9 and a request for a payment to the WSU Disbursement Office. The WSU Disbursement Office will mail you a paper check or process a Direct Deposit within one week.
The Michigan Educator Stipend is considered wages from non-need-based employment and is required to be reported as income on your tax return.
State of Michigan saving for college programs
- The Michigan Education Trust (MET)
The Michigan Education Trust (MET) is a prepaid tuition program that allows parents, grandparents and others to pre-purchase undergraduate tuition.
- Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP)
The Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) offers families many benefits in saving for future college education costs. The program offers flexibility in using saved funds, a broad choice of investments, low minimum contributions, a State of Michigan matching grant and much more.