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Michigan Achievement Scholarship

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Michigan Achievement Scholarship

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is designed to help recent high school graduates in Michigan receive funds for continuing education. Eligible students could receive financial aid to attend a college or university with the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, or for a career training program with the Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship.

Informational Sessions

Students and families are encouraged to join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. 

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Find the path that's right for you!

Community College

Interested in earning a skill certificate or associate degree? Or are you interested in starting at a community college and transferring to a university? The Community College Guarantee through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship could be for you!

  • The Community College Guarantee helps recent high school graduates earn a skill certificate or associate degree at their local community college tuition-free!
  • All recent Michigan high school graduates are eligible—regardless of family income.
  • If you receive the federal Pell grant, you’re eligible for a $1,000 bonus to help pay for living expenses like books, transportation, and rent.

Community College Guarantee Details

Public or Private University

Interested in earning a bachelor's degree? The Michigan Achievement Scholarship could be for you!

  • Those who qualify could receive up to $27,500 to attend a Michigan public university, private college or university, or enroll in a four-year degree program at a Michigan community college. That’s up to $5,500 per year for up to five years. 

Public and Private University Details

Career Training

Interested in developing your skills in a career training program? The Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship could be for you!

  • Those who qualify could receive up to $2,000 per year for up to two years to earn an industry-recognized certificate for a faster track to a high-paying career.

Career Training Details


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Frequently Asked Questions

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In the News

Michigan Achievement Scholarship has the support of many partners and is featured in various news stories. 

What is Michigan's Sixty by 30 goal?

To increase the number of working-age adults in Michigan with a skill certificate or college degree from 51.5% today to 60% by 2030. The Michigan Achievement Scholarship will strive to make this goal a reality by making college more affordable for students and families.

Michigan.gov/Sixtyby30

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The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential is not affiliated with National Merit Scholarship Corporation or its registered trademarks National Achievement®, Achievement Scholarship®, or Achievement Scholar®.