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Eligibility for scholarships requiring demonstration of financial need is determined by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All students are encouraged to complete and file this application.
Worksheets to assist your online application are available in the Financial Aid Office. Scholarships awarded by other procedures are noted, and some require a special application form.
Federal
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) - Provides up to $750 to eligible freshman and up to $1,300 to eligible sophomore students per year seeking an Associate degree. You must be receiving a Pell Grant, be a U.S. citizen, have completed a rigorous high school program and be attending full-time. In addition to the above requirements, sophomore students must have a 3.0 GPA at the time of eligibility determination.
Federal Pell Grant - Provides grants up to $5,350 per year (pending Federal funding levels.) Fulltime, three-quarter time, half-time and less than half-time awards are based on student need, which is prorated accordingly.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant - Provides grants up to $4,000 per year to those in exceptional need. Minimum half-time enrollment is required.
State
Michigan Adult Part-Time Grant - Provides grants up to $600 per year to adult students who are enrolled for 3-11 credits each semester. Maximum funding is for 24 months. Apply using separate application available in Financial Aid Office. NOTE: Funding for this grant has not yet been approved by the State Legislature. Check back here for updates.
Michigan Competitive Scholarship - Provides scholarships up to $1,300 per year based on ACT scores and financial need.
Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant - Provides grants up to $1,000 per year to students enrolled on a minimum half-time basis.
Michigan Promise Scholarship (formerly Michigan Merit Award Scholarship Program) is given to Michigan residents who have qualifying scores through the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) High School Test (HST), have graduated from high school or received a GED and have not been convicted of a felony involving an assault, physical injury or death. These grants are up to $2,500. Additional information can be obtained from the Michigan Department of Treasury at (888) 447-2687.
Michigan Native American Tuition Waiver may cover tuition for certified North American Indians (1/4 blood) who enroll in a public college or university and are a Michigan resident. Contact your tribal association for additional information.
Michigan Nursing Scholarship - Provides up to $4,000 for Michigan residents enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (AND) programs. Students must file the FAFSA form and show financial need. Separate applications are available in the Financial Aid Office. NOTE: Funding for this grant has not yet been approved by the State Legislature. Check back here for updates.
Occupational Programs Grants are awarded to students enrolled in an approved occupational program who demonstrate financial need. It may cover up to the cost of tuition, fees, required books/supplies, transportation and/or daycare.
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) - Student eligibility is determined before high school graduation. This program will pay up to 24 semester credits (will not cover contact hours) per academic year of current in-district resident tuition rates up to a maximum of 80 semester credits or upon completion of an Associate Degree, whichever comes first. The program will cover registration and health fees up to $250 per semester. Students must initiate benefits for enrollment within four years of high school graduation or GED completion. For students residing in an area not included in a community college district, the out-of-district tuition rate may be authorized. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 995-1033 for authorization information. Students must be enrolled on at least a half-time basis each semester. Additional funding may extend to the university level after transferring from a community college. Contact your high school counselor for an application.
NMC scholarships
Many NMC scholarships are awarded by the Financial Aid Office and require no additional application forms other than the FAFSA.
Local scholarships
Additional private donor scholarships are made available to NMC students by Grand Traverse area organizations which govern the rules and regulations for the awards. Applications are made directly to the organization.