Michigan Achievement Scholarship

Scholarship for New Freshmen

The State of Michigan offers the Michigan Achievement Scholarship for Michigan residents that are entering Ferris State University for the upcoming fall term. This scholarships can provide up to $5,500 a year in support.

Eligibility

• The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is for first-year undergraduate students who are admitted to a degree program.
• You must be a Michigan resident since July of the previous calendar year (ex. if you start attending Ferris during the 2026-2027 academic year, you must've been a resident since July 1, 2025). If you are a dependent student, your parent(s) must have been a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
• Graduate from high school in Michigan or receive a certificate of completion / high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or after and enroll within 15 months of graduation.
• Students must file the FAFSA and have an Student Aid Index (SAI) of $30,000 or less.
• Requires minimum full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester) in a degree program.

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