The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Eligibility
- Am I eligible for this scholarship?
- What is an "essential industry" or "frontline worker"?
- How do I prove that I worked as a frontliner?
- Do I have to be 18+ to be eligible for this scholarship?
- Who is considered an eligible noncitizen?
- How long do I need to have been a resident in Michigan to qualify?
- What if I completed a certificate program in the past?
- I haven't earned my high school diploma or equivalency yet. How can I get started?
- I worked in a home-based child care between April 1 - June 30,2020. Even though I didn't leave my home for work, am I still eligible?
- Do I need to have worked in Michigan to be eligible?
- Am I eligible for Futures for Frontliners if I am a guest or visiting student?
-
Applying for the Scholarship
-
Applying for College
- How do I find which community college considers me ‘in-district’?
- I’m applying for a community college out of my district, does the scholarship cover this too?
- When do I need to have started my first semester with Futures for Frontliners
- Will my previous college credits transfer?
- Can I get credit for military or work experience?
- Why do I need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if Futures for Frontliners is tuition-free?
- Can Futures for Frontliners cover more than one associate degree or certificate program?
-
Going to College
- What if I have questions about a specific community college?
- I owe money to the community college I want to attend. What can I do?
- How do I make sure my scholarship award is applied to my tuition?
- How many credits can I enroll in per semester?
- What can I study while I’m a Futures for Frontliners participant?
- What if I want to change my program of study while participating in Futures for Frontliners?
-
Funding and Costs
- What other types of financial support are available?
- What is a mandatory fee and what fees are covered?
- I need childcare while I attend school. Is there help available?
- What does the Futures for Frontliners scholarship cover?
- What does "out-of-district" mean?
- Does the Futures for Frontliners scholarship cover repeated courses?
- Does the Futures for Frontliners scholarship cover remedial and/or developmental courses?
- What is a wraparound grant?
-
Keeping the Scholarship
- How do I check my application or eligibility status?
- What are the requirements for keeping this scholarship?
- How long can I keep the scholarship?
- What if I move out of state while I am a Futures for Frontliners scholarship participant?
- What if I earned a certificate or credential as a Futures for Frontliners scholarship participant and want to pursue my associate degree after?
- What if I need to take a "scholarship leave of absence"?
- What if I want to transfer schools?
- What if I need to withdraw from a course or courses?