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| Program Overview |
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Michigan Merit Award
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Class Year
4
Features 6 |
Class of 2000, 2001, and 2002 |
Class of 2003 and 2004 |
Class of 2005 and 2006 |
| Total Award |
Up to $2,500 |
Up to $3,000 |
| Payments |
Lump sum or $1,250
paid over two academic years. |
Must use
in two consecutive, academic years. First year, up to 50% of total award.
Receive remaining balance second year. Forfeit balance if not used second
year. |
| Use of the Award
Out-of-State |
$1,000
maximum - (full award if student attends a U.S. military academy). Remaining
balance available only if student enrolls in a Michigan institution and
payments can be made prior to expiration date. For Class of 2003 through
2006, students must finish using their award in the next consecutive
academic year or funds will be forfeited. |
| Award Expiration |
- Class of 2000 and 2001 - 7 years after
high school graduation.
- Class of 2002 (awarded prior to 7/26/2002)
- 7 years after high school graduation.
- Class of 2002 (awarded after 7/26/2002) -
4 years after high school graduation.
- Class of 2003 through 2006 - 4 years after
high school graduation.
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| Certification Deadline |
November
15th of the academic year in which the award will be used. |
| Funding based on
7th/8th grade MEAP testing? |
No |
Yes
Up to $500 |
Note: This table is a general overview of the Michigan Merit Award, not an exhaustive review of applicable Michigan law. Please call us toll-free (888/4GRANTS) if you have any questions.
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