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The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) is a grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) that funds college tuition costs for eligible Michigan students from low-income families. TIP provides up to $11,200 over four years to help cover tuition expenses at Michigan colleges and universities.
Eligibility is determined through FAFSA completion, SAT score records, and TIP eligibility rosters managed through the MiSSG Student Portal. The program is designed to remove financial barriers for low-income students and increase access to higher education across Michigan.
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gov/mistudentaid "MI Student Aid") 3. Tuition Incentive Program The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) encourages eligible Medicaid recipients to complete high school by providing tuition assistance during an eligible student’s qualifying certificate or associate degree program and also during the student’s bachelor’s degree program. These two periods of assistance are referred to as **‘****Phase I’** and ‘**Phase II**'.
Only students who were identified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) as having met the Michigan Medicaid eligibility requirement may be considered for TIP. Students, as young as 12, who have been identified as meeting the Medicaid eligibility requirement will be sent a notification about their TIP eligibility.
* Student must have (or have had) Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36-month period between the ages of nine and high school graduation. * File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). * Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent prior to age 20.
* Students who attend a state-approved Early/Middle College have until age 21 to complete high school or its recognized equivalent. * Begin using TIP at a participating institution within four years of high school completion/recognized equivalent. * Enroll at least half-time at a participating institution.
* 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.
In addition to the initial eligibility requirements, to renew, a student must: * File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). * Be enrolled in a qualifying certificate or associate degree program. * Maintain Michigan residency.
* Be an undergraduate student. * Meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy. A group of students sitting around a table in a hallway.
### TIP Phase I TIP Phase I provides tuition assistance to eligible students enrolled in a certificate or associate degree program and taking classes within the program of study. A group of college students walking to a building. ### TIP Phase II TIP Phase II provides tuition assistance to eligible students who have a certificate, associate degree, or 56 transferrable semester credits.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible Michigan students from low-income families Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $11,200 over four years Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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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.
The MiLEAP College Success Grant is a grant from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) that funds programs designed to increase graduation rates and improve student success at Michigan colleges and universities. The program supports strategies ranging from targeted interventions to large-scale institutional transformation. Eligible applicants include community colleges, tribal colleges, public colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations partnering with a higher education institution. Awards are tiered: Amplify grants range from $100,000 to $200,000, Accelerate grants from $200,000 to $650,000, and Go Big grants from $600,000 to $1,000,000.