Grants and other Scholarships
Grants
Federal Pell Grant:
Students apply for a Federal Pell Grant by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a Renewal Application. Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is determined by a need analysis formula prescribed by Congress. Application of the formula to family income and asset data produces an expected family contribution (EFC). You are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant if you: are an undergraduate, have not received a baccalaureate degree, have an EFC of $4.110 or less and meet the general eligibility criteria. Federal Pell Grants for full-time attendance range from $400 to $4,310 per academic year, contingent upon congressional appropriation. Your enrollment status is determined as of the 9th day of classes each semester. The data from your Renewal Application or FAFSA must show that you are eligible to receive a Pell Grant and must be received by the OSFA prior to the last day of enrollment for each semester or within 60 days after the end of the semester if you were selected for verification. Pell Grants paid after the semester is over will be based on number of hours completed.
Academic Competitiveness Grant:
First-year students who graduated from high school in 2007, who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and have completed a rigorous secondary program of study approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education are eligible for a $750 grant. Second-year students who graduated from high school in 2006, who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, have completed a rigorous secondary program of study approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the conclusion of their first academic year are eligible for a $1,300 grant.
National SMART Grant:
Students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, in their third or fourth academic year, have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and have declared a qualifying major field of study (computer science, technology, engineering, life sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, or designated foreign language as determined by the U.S. Secretary of Education) are eligible for a $4000 grant.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG):
Undergraduate students who apply for financial aid will be considered for a SEOG if they qualify on a need basis, are enrolled full-time, are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and have applied for financial aid by CMU’s priority deadline date. Students are eligible for campus-based grants (including the SEOG) for a maximum of eight semesters at CMU.
Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant (MEOG):
Undergraduate, Michigan resident students will be considered for a MEOG if they qualify on a need basis, are enrolled full-time and have applied for financial aid by CMU’s priority deadline date. Grants of up to $1,000 per academic year are available under this program. Students are eligible for campus-based grants (including the MEOG) for a maximum of eight semesters at CMU.
CMU Grant:
Available to full-time, undergraduate students on a need basis, as determined by CMU. Students are eligible for campus-based grants (including the CMU grant) for a maximum of eight semesters.
Michigan Adult Part-time Grant:
Available to part-time (3-11 credits), undergraduate, independent students on a need basis. Awards are up to $600 per academic year, for a maximum of four semesters and are made at the beginning of each semester.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant:
Grants are available from certain tribes to assist students with their educational expenses at postsecondary institutions. Grants are need-based, and the tribe determines award amounts. Students must complete a FAFSA and a tribal application.
Teach Grant:
Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH). Follow this link for more information.
Scholarships
Michigan Competitive Scholarship:
Students who have a composite score of 23 or above on the ACT test, demonstrate financial need as determined by the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority (MHEAA), are Michigan residents, and are on-time applicants, are eligible to receive this scholarship. Awards range from $100 to $1,300 per academic year, for up to 10 semesters of eligibility. Students must complete the FAFSA each year to be considered for this scholarship. Continued eligibility requires a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and satisfactory progress. Awards may be reduced if a student’s gift assistance exceeds his or her financial need as calculated by MHEAA. Recipients must attend at least half time. Students who received notification of a Michigan Competitive Scholarship at another college or university must notify the Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program that they are attending CMU. Students may contact the Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program at: www.Michigan.gov/mistudentaid or (888) 447-2687. Eligibility will be reviewed by the state and a new notification will be sent to the student.
Michigan Merit Award Scholarship(MMAS):
This scholarship is awarded to qualifying students with a high school graduation date prior to 2007. Qualifying students will receive notification from the Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants that they have successfully met all requirements for this scholarship. Students are eligible to receive $1250-$1500 per year for two consecutive academic years. Students who wish to use their Michigan Award for the academic year 2007-2008 must certify the award by November 15 either online at: www.michigan.gov/meritaward or by calling 888-4GRANTS (888)447-2687. The OSFA will be notified by the Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants of qualifying scholarship recipients. Receipt of the Michigan Merit Award Scholarship may result in a revision to your financial aid award package. If such a revision is necessary, a revised award letter will be sent to you. For the specific requirements of this scholarship please contact the Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants.
Michigan Promise Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to qualifying students with a high school graduation date of 2007 and beyond. Qualifying students will receive notification from the Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants that they have successfully met all requirements for this scholarship. Students are eligible to receive up to $4,000. Students who wish to use this award for the academic year 2007-2008 must certify the award either online at: www.michigan.gov/promise or by calling (888) 447-2687. There is no deadline date for certification of this scholarship. The OSFA will be notified by the Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants of qualifying scholarship recipients. Receipt of the Michigan Promise Scholarship may result in a revision to your financial aid award package. If such a revision is necessary, a revised award letter will be sent to you. For the specific requirements of this scholarship please contact the Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants.
Indian Tuition Waiver:
A state resident North American Indian who is not less than 25% quantum blood Indian and is enrolled in a degree-granting program is eligible for free tuition at CMU. Applications are available from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Native American Community Services, 2956 Ashmun Street, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783, Telephone (800) 562-4957, Fax ((906) 632-1810.