Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS)

Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS) is sponsored by State of Michigan. The Fostering Futures Scholarship provides scholarships to students who have experienced foster care in Michigan on or after age 13 and demonstrate financial need.

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gov/mistudentaid "MI Student Aid") 3. Fostering Futures Scholarship The Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS) provides scholarships to students who have experienced foster care in Michigan on or after age 13. Students must also demonstrate financial need to qualify.

* File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). * Complete a FFS application prior to the deadline. * Have been in Michigan foster care due to abuse/neglect on or after their 13 th birthday.

* Demonstrate financial need. * Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. * Enroll at least half-time at a participating institution.

* Be an undergraduate student. * Not have a bachelor’s degree. * Meet institution's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.

* Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. * If you are a dependent student, the contributor(s) on your FAFSA must also be a Michigan resident. * This will be confirmed based on your FAFSA.

* Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee. * Not be in default on a Federal student loan. * There is no maximum age restriction for the student.

**New! **An application is required and must be completed during the open enrollment period. Starting with the 2026-27 application, eligible students only need to apply**once**.

Approved applications remain valid as long as a student submits a FAFSA each year. The 2026-27 FFS application is now available in the MiSSG Student Portalfor students who plan to attend college in Academic Year 2026-27. Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2026, for priority consideration.

Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. If additional funding becomes available, applicants will be notified of their award status. There are two ways to complete the application: * Create a MiSSG Student Portal.

* Once in your MiSSG Student Portal,submit a Fostering Futures Scholarship application under "Scholarships and Grant Applications." * Contact the Customer Care Center at 888-447-2687. Awards are based on the first Michigan institution listed on the FAFSA.

Students are responsible for notifying MI Student Aid of a change in their college choice. This can be done through the MiSSG Student Portalor by calling 888-447-2687. In addition to the initial eligibility requirements, to renew, a student must: * File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

* Complete a current-year FFS application prior to the deadline. * Starting with the 2026-27 application, eligible students only need to apply once. * Maintain Michigan residency.

* Be an undergraduate student. * Not have a bachelor’s degree. * Enroll at least half-time at a participating institution.

* Meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy. FFS is available on a first-come, first-served basis to undergraduate students. The maximum award amount is determined annually by MI Student Aid.

Funding amounts vary based on need and any other financial aid the student is receiving. Future awards are subject to available and approved funding. ## Participating Institutions Michigan public degree-grant community college, public university; or Michigan private or independent, degree-granting non-profit institution.

Award Amount. A portion of the award is restricted to tuition and mandatory fees, books and supplies. Awards pay up to a maximum of $5,000 for Academic Year 2025-26.

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