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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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible Michigan students from low-income families. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $11,200 over four years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Tuition Incentive Program is funded by Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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