State of Michigan Scholarships
LCC is authorized by the State of Michigan to administer the following state-funded awards and scholarships to our students. We encourage you to read the descriptions and instructions for the awards and scholarships below and to contact our office with any questions.
- Michigan Competitive Scholarship
- Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
- Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver
Michigan Competitive Scholarship
The Michigan Competitive Scholarship is based onboth financial need and merit and is available for use at Michigan public and private postsecondary colleges. Students must take the ACT Assessment (ACT) before entering college and receive a qualifying test score. (Students may take the ACT after leaving high school if they have not had any college experience). Awards are restricted to tuition and fees. File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Priority will be given to students who apply by February 21 (freshman) or March 21 (upperclassmen).
Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
TIP pays community college tuition and registration fees for students from low-income families who meet the basic criteria and low-income financial guidelines. To meet the financial eligibility requirement, a student must have (or have had) Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36-consecutive-month period as identified by the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS), and applied before graduation or GED completion.
LCC requires students to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - www.fafsa.ed.gov - and submit the following to activate their award: (a)Letter of Eligibility from the State of Michigan, (b)High School Diploma/GED. Students must be enrolled in programs of study that require at least 30 credit hours for completion. Information on your chosen program of study can be found on the LCC webpage - http://www.lcc.edu/catalog/degree_certificateprograms/.
Eligibility for both Phase I and Phase II:
- Provide evidence of eligibility, i.e., submit a copy of the "eligibility letter" to the financial aid office of the college
- Obtain a high school diploma or GED certificate prior to age 20
- Be enrolled at least half time in a program earning less than 80 semester or 120 term credits
- Be a Michigan resident as determined by institutional criteria
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Meet the institution's satisfactory academic progress (SAP) policy
Additional information on TIP eligibility can be found on the State's website - http://www.michigan.gov/documents/FactSheetTIP_161201_7.pdf
Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver
The Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver - MITW - is available to students who meet the following criteria:
- You must be enrolled at one of Michigan's public colleges or universities AND
- You must be 1/4 or more Native American blood quantum as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND
- You must be an enrolled member of a US Federally recognized Tribe as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND
- You must be a legal resident of the state of Michigan for not less than 12 consecutive months.
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver.
Additional information on the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver can be found on the State's website - http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,1607,7-138--240889--,00.html
Should you meet the criteria, you may fill out the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Application, and submit it to your Tribal Enrollment Department.
