Bulldog Bonus Scholarship

Up to $1,000 for new students for Fall 2024

The Bulldog Bonus Scholarship can earn new students for Fall 2024, up to $1,000. All you need to do is complete simple tasks to get ready for classes to start and be a new freshman or new transfer student. Check the full eligibility notes below.

Qualifying for the Bulldog Bonus

Follow these steps to qualify for the Bulldog Bonus Scholarship.

1 Be Admitted and provide your transcripts to Ferris by May 10, 2024

You will need to be an admitted new freshman or transfer student into an undergraduate degree-granting program for fall semester at our Big Rapids main campus, Kendall College of Art & Design, or Ferris Statewide/Online by May 10, 2024, and provide high school or college transcripts.

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2 Attend a Virtual Financial Aid Bulldog Basics Workshop

Join us for a free Live Financial Aid Bulldog Basics virtual event. You must pre-register and attend the event to be eligible for the Bulldog Bonus. All events are scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please plan to log in a few minutes early, as the virtual room will be locked ten minutes after the presentation start time.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are registered for this evening's event, the event will open five minutes prior to the event. The meeting link will be posted on this webpage a few hours before the event. The virtual meeting will be locked at 6:40 pm.

May 1, 2024

3 File Your FAFSA

File and submit a valid 2024 - 2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), listing Ferris State University, by May 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Make sure to use the Ferris State school code.

Our school code is 002260

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4 Sign Up for In-Person Orientation

Participate in an in-person orientation session on our campus in Big Rapids. Get started by registering for orientation now!

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Eligibility Notes