Government Sponsored Scholarships

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) – provides up to $750 to eligible freshman and up to $1300 to eligible sophomore students per year seeking an Associates degree. The student 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 $4,050 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.

U.S. Maritime Administration Student Incentive Payments of $3,000 per year for four years are available to a select number of qualifying cadets in each entering class at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. Details on the program are available through the GLMA Department of Naval Science.

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.

• Michigan Adult Part-Time Grant Application — 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 this application, or contact NMC's Financial Aid Office.

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 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 $2500. Additional information can be obtained from the Michigan Department of Treasury at 1-888-447-2687. This scholarship discontinued with the high school graduating class of 2006. It is being replaced by the Michigan Promise Scholarship.

Michigan Promise Scholarship – provides up to $2,000 to Michigan residents starting with the high school graduating class of 2007 who have qualifying scores on the Michigan Merit Exam and apply within two years of graduation. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to continue to receive this scholarship. Upon completion of an associate’s degree, 2-year vocational training program, or 50% or more of the academic requirements for the award of a bachelor’s degree at an approved postsecondary educational institution within four years of initial enrollment a student may be eligible for an additional $2,000 upon submission of application. Additional information can be obtained from the Michigan Department of Treasury at 1-888-447-2687.

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.

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.

SGA Child Care Grant - The NMC Student Government Association provides funding to assist with the cost of child care while students are attending class. Apply using separate application available in Financial Aid Office.

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 indistrict 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.