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Bulldog Bonus Scholarship

Unleash the Rewards: Snag Your Bulldog Bonus!

If you're a new student for Fall 2026, you can snag up to $1,000 in scholarship dollars just for completing simple tasks to get ready for classes.

Steps to Qualifying for the Bulldog Bonus Scholarship

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Step 1
Be Admitted

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You will need to be admitted as a new student into an undergraduate, degree-granting program for Fall 2026 semester by April 15, 2026. 

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Step 2
WorkShop

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Register for (and make sure to attend!) one of our Virtual Financial Aid Workshops. 

Registration link available soon

Upcoming Dates
February 25 at 6:30 p.m.
March 18 at 6:30 p.m.
April 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Step 3
FAFSA

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File and submit a valid 2026 - 2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15, 2026. Make sure to list Ferris State University. Our school code is 002260.

file your FAFSA

Eligibility Notes

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Bulldog Bonus Scholarship

  • Bulldog Bonus Scholarships are non-renewable and require full-time enrollment at any Ferris State University's campus' as a new freshman or a new transfer student. 
  • Bulldog Bonus Scholarships may be "stacked" with WNF Scholarships.
  • Award eligibility is limited to each student's estimated Cost of Attendance in accordance with  federal financial aid regulations. 
  • Must have all requirements completed by April 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EST to be eligible for this award.