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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · MI

Michigan Student Aid

Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver

Tuition waiver for eligible indigenous students.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

MiSSG application, telephone or downloaded; tribal certification and full submission to MiLEAP.

Application · official site

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Geographic coverage

Michigan

  • MI

What it offers

Tuition exemption at public universities and community colleges.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Admission to public institution Michigan; Enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe and at least one-quarter Indian ancestry certified by the tribe.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

MiLEAP does not restrict by modality, grade or academic performance.

Residency requirements

Twelve consecutive months of Michigan residency.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Tribal identification. Signed tribal certification. Proof of residency if state records are not enough.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

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

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

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Verification status
Partially reviewed
Last verification
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Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0227

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