State of Michigan Scholarship and Grant Programs

Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Eligible students must have been eligible for Medicaid for 24 months within a 36 consecutive month period. Must submit application prior to high school graduation or GED and before age 20. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Pays a maximum of 24 semester or 36 term credits per academic year. Senior reminder went out in mid January; a copy of the College Goal Sunday flyer was included. Applications were mailed to 270,000+ students last week.

Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Student must enroll within four years of high school graduation or eligibility is forfeited. Student must fully utilize eligibility within ten years or eligibility is forfeited.

Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) High School Graduates Diploma or “Other Certificate” IS acceptable for eligibility for the Tuition Incentive Program. TIP is last dollar. All tuition specific aid including MCS must be applied before TIP.* *Excluding Promise Zones

Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) NEW – Incarcerated students are no longer eligible to participate in TIP. Promise Zones – In Promise Zones, TIP is used before local Promise award.

Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Pays mandatory fees up to $250 per semester/term. The only allowable fees are: Technology Registration/Enrollment Student Activity/Student Services Contact Hours are not eligible Billing Hours. Clock Hours must be converted to credits before billing.

Office of Scholarships and Grants TIP Payment Due Dates February 15 reimbursement request due February 29 payment made May 15 reimbursement request due May 31 payment made August 1 reimbursements request due August 31 Final Payment for Fiscal Year 2012

Office of Scholarships and Grants Anne Wohlfert, Director Carla Foltyn, Deputy Director Kathy Welch, Analyst Nancy Vaughn, Analyst

Office of Scholarships and Grants Toll-free: Grants ( ) Web: Visit the Web for Program Procedures Manuals and Fact Sheets.

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