Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
The Pell Grant Program is an entitlement program based on financial need. Scholastic accomplishment has no bearing on eligibility. The applicant must be enrolled as a student in an approved postsecondary institution and must need financial assistance to continue his or her education.
Financial need is determined by a formula applied to all applicants by the federal government and the student eligibility index is calculated by this formula.
Students are limited to receiving the Pell Grant for the equivalent of six years of full-time funding. The FAFSA becomes available on the web October 1st of each year.
How to Apply
Students may apply for a Pell Grant by filling out a Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) on the web. Please visit the Applying for Financial Aid page for more information.
Award Amounts
Award amounts for the 2019-2020 award year range from $657 to $6,195.
The amount of the award will be affected by cost of attendance and enrollment status at the time of the first Pell Grant disbursement. Please click here to view the 2019-2020 Pell Grant Award Schedule. This information will help you determine your Pell grant amount based on your enrollment status.
Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients
Students must continue to make Satisfactory Academic Progress in the program in which enrolled. Students must not owe any refunds on Pell Grants or other awards or be in default on repayment of any student loans.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
These are federal grants awarded by MCCC to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents demonstrating financial need. The grants must be at least $100 and not more than $2,000 per year. Students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress to continue receiving the grant, and meet all other conditions outlined in the Eligibility Requirements section. Filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for this grant.
State Grants
TIP – Tuition Incentive Program
This program pays college tuition and fees for students from lower income families. It provides tuition assistance for the first two years of college and beyond. 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). If you are eligible for TIP, you should have received a letter from the state notifying you of this. In addition to this, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filled out by the student for the current academic year in order to verify residency and citizenship.
Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program
These scholarships help pay for tuition and fees to Michigan residents of 12 months who qualify through a competitive examination, and who show financial need. Awards may be renewed annually for a maximum of 10 semesters, as long as need, a 2.0 grade point average, and satisfactory academic progress are maintained.