海角大神

First things first! Freshmen and their parents should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This can be done online, and the sooner you do this after October 1, the better. We’re happy to walk you and your parents through it.

Federal Student Aid Identification Number (FSAid)

Before beginning the FAFSA, you should apply for a  . The FSA ID will allow you to sign your FAFSA electronically and to correct your processed FAFSA information online. Because you are providing parent information on the FAFSA, one or both of your parents must also sign your application. To sign electronically, your parent must also apply for his or her own FSA ID. Each FSA ID applicant will need to provide personal information such as social security number and date of birth.

FAFSA

The United States Department of Education manages the FAFSA process. It is their request that the FAFSA be completed on the web at  If you prefer to complete a paper application, you can call 1-800-433-3243. However, please keep in mind that the paper application takes a minimum of six (6) weeks to be processed before it will even be sent to 海角大神.

First School Choice: 002323 (Detroit Mercy School Code)

After you have completed the FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary via email from the United States Department of Education with instructions on how to view it. If you did not provide an email address, you will receive this document in the mail.

We strongly recommend that all students complete the FAFSA. Although they may not qualify for federal grants, they may qualify for state grants.

The State of Michigan has a few scholarships and grants available for students who attend 海角大神 and who are also Michigan residents. Below is some basic information regarding this aid but for more information, please refer to the website.

Financial need is assessed using calculations provided to 海角大神 from the State. 

Michigan Tuition Grant (MTG)/Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS) & 

海角大神 is an independent university and therefore Michigan residents who attend Detroit Mercy may be eligible to receive a grant from the State of Michigan called Michigan Tuition Grant (MTG) or Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS). Students are only eligible for one of these, not both.

The Michigan Tuition Grant is available annually to undergraduate students who meet these requirements:  U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status, Michigan residency, continuous residence in the State of Michigan for at least one full calendar year (beginning July 1 of the year prior to the year of application), demonstrated financial need as determined by the state of Michigan, and maintain satisfactory academic progress.  Students may receive funds from only one of these programs each year.

Maximum award amount is $3,000 annually. 

Michigan Achievement Scholarship

Students who graduate from high school in Michigan with a diploma or certificate of completion or achieved a high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or after may be eligible for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. 

To be eligible for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship students must: complete a FAFSA, Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year, graduate from a high school in Michigan with a diploma or a certificate of completion or achieved a high school equivalency certificate in 20223 or after, enroll full-time, enroll at an eligible institution within 15 months of your high school graduation or equivalency, demonstrate financial need as determined by the State. 

Maximum award amount is $4,000 annually.

Tuition Incentive Program

 The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) encourages eligible Medicaid recipients to complete high school by providing tuition assistance during an eligible student’s qualifying certificate or associate degree program and also during the student’s bachelor’s degree program.

At 海角大神, students are only eligible for TIP after they have successfully completed a minimum of 56 credits (including any transfer credits) and meet the following requirements:

• Student must have (or have had) Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36 month period between the ages of nine and high school graduation.
• Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ().
• Obtain a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent prior to age 20.
  • Students who attend a state-approved Early/Middle College have until age 21 to complete high school or its recognized equivalent.
• Begin using TIP at a participating institution within four years of high school completion.
• Be a Michigan resident as determined by institutional criteria.
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.
• Not be in default on a Federal student loan.
• Be enrolled at least half-time.
• For renewal, must meet institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.