Not available to international or Canadian students.
Michigan Army and Air National Guard Grant
Eligibility: |
Michigan resident and a member of the Michigan Army or Air National Guard and receiving Montgomery GI Bill benefits (Chapter 33, 30, 1606, or 1607). |
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Amount: |
45% of tuition and fees. The total of all tuition assistance programs that a student receives may not exceed the tuition and fees cost of NMU. |
Number Awarded: |
Varies. |
How to Apply: |
Complete a Guard Grant Application at your Unit. Your Unit representative must verify eligibility and then forward the application to the Financial Aid Office no later than the first day of classes each semester. |
Enrollment Requirements: |
Must be admitted to a degree granting program, not in default on any prior student loans. |
Renewal: |
Must complete the application each semester and have your Unit representative verify eligibility and fax it to the Financial Aid Office no later than the first day of classes each semester. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. |
Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver
Eligibility: | Must be a legal resident of the state of Michigan for not less than 12 consecutive months, at least 1/4 or more Native American blood quantum and an enrolled member of a U.S. Federally recognized Tribe as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department. Additional information and requirements can be found here. |
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Amount: | Full Tuition. The total of all tuition assistance programs that a student receives may not exceed the tuition and fees cost of NMU. |
Number Awarded: | Varies. |
How to Apply: | Apply through the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), click here. All first-time recipients at NMU must complete and submit the application to your Tribal Enrollment Department for certification. |
Enrollment Requirements: | Available at any enrollment level. |
Renewal: | This waiver will be automatically renewed as long as the student is continuously enrolled. Students not continuously enrolled at NMU must update their eligibility through contacting the designated individual in the NMU Financial Aid Office. |
NMU Employee's Dependent Children Tuition Program
Eligibility: |
NMU employee's unmarried, IRS tax-dependent son, step-son, daughter, step-daughter or a legally adopted child. Additional requirements apply and can be found at: www.nmu.edu/hr.tuition |
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Amount: |
Tuition only. The total of all tuition assistance programs that a student receives may not exceed the tuition and fees cost of NMU. |
How to Apply: |
Online at NMU employee's MyNMU (then click on the following tabs: Employee Services, Web for Employees, Request Tuition Benefit) |
Enrollment Requirements: |
Students who participate in this program are not eligible to receive additional University-funded scholarships or grants. (University funded means any funds deposited at the University where the University makes the decision concerning the recipient.) |
Renewal: |
NMU employee must complete the online waiver (MyNMU) each semester. |
NMU Senior Citizen Scholarship
Eligibility: | Age 62 or older by start of the semester. Additional information can be found at: https://nmu.edu/bulletin/senior-citizen-scholarship |
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Amount: | Tuition only. The total of all tuition assistance programs that a student receives may not exceed the tuition and fees cost of NMU. The scholarship covers tuition only for on-campus courses; it does not provide for books, fees, or tuition for off-campus or web-based courses. |
How to Apply: | The senior citizen should submit an application for admission (no application fee) to the Admissions Office, students should then register for courses. |
Enrollment Requirements: | Students who participate in this program are not eligible to receive additional University-funded scholarships or grants. (University funded means any funds deposited at the University where the University makes the decision concerning the recipient.) |
Renewal: | Automatically renewed annually when registered for coures. |
NMU ROTC Room/Board Scholarship
Eligibility: |
Awarded by Military Science to ROTC students living in one of the following traditional residence halls:
Students living off-campus, The Woods residence halls or in an on-campus apartment are not eligible. Based on receipt of the ROTC Room/Board Scholarship from NMU, students will not be eligible to receive additional University funded scholarships and grants. This will include departmental scholarships, but does not include departmental prizes that are awarded on an annual basis. |
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Amount: |
Amount not to exceed the value of a double occupancy room in the residence hall and the silver constant meal plan. |
Number Awarded: |
Identified by ROTC annually. |
How to Apply: |
Contact the NMU ROTC Program. |
Enrollment Requirements: |
Full-time enrollment. |
Renewal: |
Determined by Military Science. Living in one of the traditional NMU residence halls listed above. Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. 4 academic years maximum. |
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship
Eligibility: |
2.5 GPA, 19 ACT or 920 SAT, pass medical exam, pass physical fitness test, interested in becoming an Army Officer. |
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Available Assistance: |
2, 3, 4 Yr. Scholarships (tuition and fees), $450/sem. for books, $300-$500/mo. stipend base on yr. group. |
How to Apply: |
Contact the Military Science Department at 227-2236. |
Enrollment Requirements: |
Full-time - 12 credit hours or more. |
Veterans Administration Benefits
Eligibility: |
Veterans and children of disabled or deceased veterans. |
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Available Assistance: |
Dependent upon eligibility as determined by the Veterans Administration. |
How to Apply: |
Contact the Federal Veterans Administration in your area. |
Enrollment Requirements: |
Dependent upon eligibility as determined by the Veteran's Administration. |