Free Tuition Programs
The 15 public universities in Michigan are committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. Many universities now offer free tuition programs for some of our state’s students with the highest need. Each program has additional restrictions and/or requirements not listed here. Please check with each campus for full details.
| University | Free Tuition Program? | Main Eligibility Requirements |
| Central Michigan University | CMU Tuition Advantage | MI resident, family AGI and family assets ≤$65K each, Pell Grant eligible. Mt. Pleasant main campus students only |
| Eastern Michigan University | Eagle Guarantee | 3.0+ high school GPA, Pell Grant and Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligible, family assets of <$60K |
| Ferris State University | Ferris Pledge | MI resident, Pell Grant and Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligible, Big Rapids main campus students only |
| Grand Valley State University | Grand Valley Pledge | MI resident, family AGI ≤$50K, family assets of ≤$50K |
| Lake Superior State University | No institutional tuition guarantees, but free tuition may be possible by filling out the FAFSA. Additionally, this campus participates in Phase I of the state Tuition Incentive Program, providing two years of free tuition. | MI residents who are Medicaid eligible for 24 months within a 36-month span in middle or high school are eligible for TIP. |
| Michigan State University | Spartan Tuition Advantage | MI resident, Pell Grant eligible, family income ≤$65K |
| Michigan Technological University | No institutional tuition guarantees, but free tuition may be possible by filling out the FAFSA. Additionally, this campus participates in Phase I of the state Tuition Incentive Program, providing two years of free tuition. | MI residents who are Medicaid eligible for 24 months within a 36-month span in middle or high school are eligible for TIP. |
| Northern Michigan University | NMU Tuition Advantage | MI resident, Pell Grant and Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligible. Global Campus students are ineligible. |
| Oakland University | Golden Guarantee | MI resident, receiving the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, family AGI ≤$70K, family assets of <$50K |
| Saginaw Valley State University | SVSU Cardinal Commitment | MI resident, family AGI ≤$70K, family assets of <$50K |
| University of Michigan – Ann Arbor | Go Blue Guarantee | MI resident, family AGI ≤$125K, family assets of <$125K |
| University of Michigan – Dearborn | Go Blue Guarantee | MI resident, family AGI ≤$125K, family assets of <$125K, 3.5+ high school GPA |
| University of Michigan – Flint | Go Blue Guarantee | MI resident, family AGI ≤$125K, family assets of <$125K, 3.5+ high school GPA |
| Wayne State University | Wayne State Guarantee | MI resident, family AGI ≤$80K and family assets of <$50K OR Pell Grant eligible |
| Wayne State University | Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge | Live in the city of Detroit or graduate from any Detroit high school |
| Western Michigan University | Bronco Promise | MI resident, family AGI ≤$50K, family assets of <$50K |
Compiled by Mia Murphy, MASU, updated Feb. 28, 2025