Eligibility

Veteran must:

• Have been a legal resident of Michigan immediately before entering military service and did not later reside outside of Michigan for more than two years; or the veteran must have established legal residency in Michigan after entering military service.
• Have been killed in action or died from another cause while serving in a war or war condition in which the United States of America was or is participating; or,
• Have died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or injury as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; or,
• Have been totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected illness or injury prior to death and has now died; or,
• Be listed as Missing in Action (MIA) in a foreign country as determined by the U.S. government.

Student must:

• Complete an initial application (one time only).
• Be the natural or adopted child of qualifying Michigan veteran.
• Be older than 16 and less than 26 years of age.
• Not have been convicted of a felony involving an assault, physical injury, or death.
• File a current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (required annually).
• Not be in default on a Federal student loan.
• Be a Michigan resident for 12 months prior to program application.
• If you are a dependent student, the contributor(s) on your FAFSA must also be a Michigan resident.
• This will be confirmed based on your FAFSA.
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.
• Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Be an undergraduate student.
• Enroll at least half-time at a participating institution.
• Be an undergraduate student.
• Have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.25.
• Meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.

Application Process

An application is required and can be completed through the MiSSG Student Portal. 

• 2024-25 Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
• 2025-26 Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

In addition to the CVTG application, the following documents must also be submitted:

• Applicant’s (child’s) birth certificate (must list parents’ names).
• Veteran’s discharge certificate or separation document (DD Form 214).
• Veteran’s death certificate or casualty report (if applicable).
• Proof of total and permanent disability or death due to service-incurred causes.

Awards are based on the first Michigan college choice listed on the FAFSA. Students are responsible for notifying MI Student Aid of a change in their college choice. This can be done through the MiSSG Student Portal or by calling 888-447-2687.