Shiawassee County High school students and their families/caregivers looking to secure financial aid for college are encouraged to register for an informational webinar about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, a new State of Michigan scholarship program expected to impact most students in the Class of 2023 and beyond!
Participants will be able to gather the following information:
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
- Important action items for students and families
- Additional resources and program information
Students who graduate from high school in Michigan with a diploma or certificate of completion or achieved a high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or after will be eligible for more financial aid from the State of Michigan:
- Up to $2,000 if they attend an eligible training provider in Michigan, per year, up to two years
- Up to $2,750 if they attend a Michigan community college, per year, up to three years
- Up to $4,000 if they attend a Michigan private college or university, per year, up to five years
- Up to $5,500 if they attend a Michigan public university, per year, up to five years
All sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Please register for one session only, as space is limited. The Michigan Department of Treasury is not affiliated with National Merit Scholarship Corporation or its registered trademarks National Achievement®, Achievement Scholarship®, or Achievement Scholar®.
Bookmark our Scholarship page for additional Scholarship information this fall!
The Shiawassee Community Foundation annual scholarship cycle opens November 1 and closes January 31 each year. Nearly 100 scholarship funds are available through our online application system, AwardSpring. Graduating seniors, fifth year students, continuing education, and non-traditional returning students are welcome to apply. Students attending college, university, trade, or vocational school could be eligible for the funds.