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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · MI

Michigan Student Aid

Fostering Futures Scholarship

Scholarship for students with foster care experience in Michigan from the age of thirteen.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Apply at MiSSG or call the service center.

Application · official site

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Michigan

  • MI

What it offers

Help; portion restricted to tuition, fees, books and supplies.

Award amount or benefit

Up to $5,000.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Foster care due to abuse/neglect, diploma, need, undergraduate degree without bachelor's degree and at least half a load; no upper age limit.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Michigan since the previous July 1; resident FAFSA taxpayer if dependent.

FAFSA requirements

Annual FAFSA and no federal arrears.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Citizen, permanent resident or approved refugee.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

From 2026–2027 single application; renew FAFSA, residency, enrollment and progress.

Contact information

MI Student Aid: 888-447-2687; mistudentaid@michigan.gov.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

Unpublished dates or requirements are not deducted.

Verification status
Verified
Last verification
Oct 8, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0221

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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