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Michigan Achievement Scholarship is a grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) that funds recent Michigan high school graduates pursuing postsecondary education. Eligible students can receive up to $5,500 per year for up to five years ($27,500 total) to attend a Michigan public or private university or four-year degree program.
A Community College Guarantee track provides tuition-free access to skill certificates and associate degrees, with a $1,000 bonus for Pell-eligible students. A Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship track offers up to $2,000 per year for two years for career training programs leading to industry-recognized certificates. Students must file the FAFSA by the state deadline and have a Student Aid Index of 30,000 or less.
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Michigan Achievement Scholarship The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is designed to help recent high school graduates in Michigan receive funds for continuing education. Eligible students could receive financial aid to attend a college or university with the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, or for a career training program with the Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship.
Students and families are encouraged to join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Learn More and Stay Informed Learn more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and receive the most current updates by completing the sign-up form. Find the path that's right for you!
Interested in earning a skill certificate or associate degree? Or are you interested in starting at a community college and transferring to a university? The Community College Guarantee through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship could be for you!
* The Community College Guarantee helps recent high school graduates earn a skill certificate or associate degree at their local community college **tuition-free**! * **All recent Michigan high school graduates** are eligible—regardless of family income. * If you receive the federal Pell grant, you’re eligible for a **$1,000 bonus** to help pay for living expenses like books, transportation, and rent.
Community College Guarantee Details ### Public or Private University Interested in earning a bachelor's degree? The Michigan Achievement Scholarship could be for you! * Those who qualify could receive **up to $27,500** to attend a Michigan public university, private college or university, or enroll in a four-year degree program at a Michigan community college.
That’s **up to $5,500 per year** for up to five years. Public and Private University Details Interested in developing your skills in a career training program? The Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship could be for you!
* Those who qualify could receive **u****p to $2,000** per year for up to two years to earn an**industry-recognized certificate** for a faster track to a **high-paying career**. Digital Toolkit --------------- We need your help sharing the new Michigan Achievement Scholarship with students, families and your fellow Michiganders Frequently Asked Questions -------------------------- Have a question? We may just have your answer!
Michigan Achievement Scholarship has the support of many partners and is featured in various news stories. What is Michigan's Sixty by 30 goal? To increase the number of working-age adults in Michigan with a skill certificate or college degree from 51.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Michigan high school graduates (class of 2023 or later) who are Michigan residents, enroll at an eligible Michigan institution within 15 months of graduation, file FAFSA by state deadline, and have a Student Aid Index of 30,000 or less. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,500/year for up to 5 years (up to $27,500 total) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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