10/11/21 - Gov. Whitmer Signs Scholarship Program To Benefit Many High School graduates

Starting with this year's senior class, many will benefit from thousands of dollars to help with their college education.

—Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to establish a scholarship that will help to lower the cost of college for many high school graduates.

The Governor says she was proud to sign a bill to establish the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and lower the cost of college for the vast majority of Michiganders.  The scholarships will build on the Michigan Reconnect program and help students wanting to pursue higher education at community college, private college, or a public university.

Starting with the class of 2023, high school graduates will be eligible for more financial aid from the state, up to:

• $2,750 per year, if attending community college
• $5,500 per year, if attending a public university
• $4,000 per year, if attending a private college

Students will be eligible if their family demonstrates financial need when they complete the FAFSA. The Michigan Achievement Scholarship will cover:

• 94% of students attending community colleges
• 76% of students attending a public university
• 79% of students attending a private college or university