FEDERAL PROGRAMS |
PROGRAM NAME | DEFINITION | NEED BASED? | 2010-11 Academic Year Maximum | Re-Pay |
Federal Pell Grant (FPELL) | Gift assistance for students with exceptional financial need | Yes | Up to $4731 | No |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Gift assistance for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. | Yes | $100 - 2600 | No |
FFEL Stafford Subsidized Loan (Government pays accruing interest while you are in school). Variable interest rate capped at 8.25% | Loans made to students who demonstrate financial need. | Yes | Up to $3500 1st year $4500 2nd year | Yes |
FFEL Stafford Unsubsidized Loan (Student pays accruing interest while you are in school). Variable interest rate capped at 8.25% | Loans made to students regardless of financial need. | No | Up to $3500 1st year $4500 2nd year | Yes |
Plus Loans (For parents of dependent students). Variable interest rate capped at 9% | A loan available to parents to pay the educational expenses of their child. | No | Cost of Attendance | Yes |
Federal Work-Study (FWS) | A work program provided to help students meet their college expenses. | Yes | $1000-6000 | No |
STATE PROGRAMS (Michigan Residents Only) |
Michigan Education Opportunity Grant (MEOG) | State grant program based on financial need | Yes | $100 - 600 | No |
Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS) | A grant offered by the state to students with need and a composite score of 23 or above on the ACT test. | Yes | $100 - 1300 | No |
Michigan Adult Part-time Grant (MAPTG) | Grant Available to independent students taking 3-11 credits | Yes | $100 - 600 | No |
Michigan Work-Study (MWS) | A work program which allows student to earn money towards expenses | Yes | $1000-6000 | No |
Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) | For students whose families have received Medicaid from the Department of Human Services (DHS). Must apply before graduation from high school or before receiving GED | Yes | Full In-District Tuition and Required Fees | No |
Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) For more information call (877) 861-6377 or visit the Web site at www.misaves.com | This program, offered through the Michigan Department of Treasury, provides families a flexible way to save for their children's education, at any qualified institution, by offering a choice of investment options, tax advantages, and low start-up costs | No | Max varies | No |