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Types of Aid Available
Financial aid, in a variety of forms, may be available to assist students with educational expenses. Many of the following types of financial aid may be available to qualified students at Miller College:
This grant provides a maximum award of $4,310 for the 2007-2008 academic year. The actual amount for which a student may be eligible varies depending on the computed Expected Family Contribution from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These awards are pro-rated, depending on the actual enrollment level of a student per semester. This grant is available to students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. This is an entitlement program from which all students who meet eligibility requirements will receive an award.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG supplements the Federal Pell Grant and is awarded to students who demonstrate the highest need as determined by the FAFSA.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
FWS is a need-based work award. Students earn work study dollars through on-campus student employment.
VA Benefits
This benefit is handled through the department of Veterans Affairs for disabled, active and reserve military personnel. Please check the VA website for eligibility details at http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/index.asp.
The Department of Education makes Federal Direct Subsidized Loans to students enrolled at least half time (minimum six semester hours) who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow up to $4,500 as a sophomore (less than 60 semester hours earned) and up to $5,500 as a junior or senior (60 or more semester hours earned). The federal government pays the interest while the student is in school at least half time, during the six-month grace period, and during all deferment periods for the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan.
These are low interest loans made by the Department of Education which allow students to borrow who are not eligible or have reduced eligibility for a Federal Direct Subsidized Loan. The maximum amount a student can borrow is the same as the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan. Independent students may borrow up to an additional $4,000 (as a sophomore), or $5,000 (as a junior or senior), depending on eligibility. The interest rate for the Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans is the same. The federal government does not pay the interest for the student receiving a Federal Unsubsidized Loan. Students are responsible for either paying the interest on the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, or capitalizing the interest (adding it to the principle amount of the loan), while they are in school, during the six-month grace period, and during all periods of deferment.
These are government loans made to parents of dependent students who do not have an adverse credit history. Maximum loan amounts cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance (COA) minus other financial aid. The interest rate on the Federal Direct Parent Loan is a fixed rate of 7.9%. Repayment of the PLUS begins within 60 days of the final disbursement.
This is a merit-based Michigan scholarship program for high school seniors to reward student achievement and to make post-secondary education more affordable. Students who meet certain criteria will be eligible for a scholarship of $2,500 to be used at any approved post-secondary educational institution. Beginning with the high school graduating class of 2007, the Michigan Promise Scholarship will replace the Michigan Merit Scholarship. More information about these scholarship programs may be obtained through the State of Michigan at www.Michigan.gov.
Michigan National Guard Scholarship
This is an agreement between the Michigan National Guard and Miller College. This scholarship allows active members of the Army and Air National Guard to go to school at Miller College, use their GI Bill, and receive a tuition discount of 25%. Click here to download Michigan National Guard Scholarship form.
The TIP is a state of Michigan program that provides tuition and fee assistance to Michigan residents who are under the age of 20 at the time of high school graduation or GED completion. The Michigan Department of Social Services determines eligibility for this award. Miller College students are eligible only for Phase II of the TIP Program, and must have 56 transferable semester hours or 84 transferable term credit hours completed. Students must enroll at least half-time (six semester hours) at Miller College. Phase II TIP will pay tuition and mandatory fees, up to $500 per semester with a maximum award of $2,000. The number of credits allowed per academic year is 24 semester hours.
The Michigan Nursing Scholarship Program was established by the state of Michigan to encourage students into nursing education programs and the nursing profession. Award consideration is given to students enrolled in a Licensed Practical Nurse, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.
The Michigan Competitive Scholarship is a program funded by the State of Michigan and is based on both financial need and merit. Students may use Competitive Scholarship funds at a degree-granting Michigan public or private institution. Awards are restricted to the cost of tuition and fees.
The Michigan Tuition Grant program is available to Michigan residents who demonstrate financial need and attend an independent, degree-granting, nonprofit Michigan college. Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Priority will be given to students who apply before September 1. Information from the FAFSA will automatically be released to the state agency if the student’s state of legal residence is Michigan. Students must file a renewal FAFSA every year to be considered for continued program eligibility. Program funds are contingent upon funding from the State of Michigan.
Michigan Promise Scholarship
The Michigan Promise Scholarship provides up to $4,000 to high school graduates for successfully completing two years of postsecondary education. All students who took the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) have the opportunity to receive this award if they meet all eligibility requirements. Students who receive qualifying scores (Level 2 or above) in each of the required test components are eligible to receive up to half of their scholarship in the first two years of postsecondary enrollment (in installments of $1,000 each year).
Michigan Adult Part-time Grant
The Adult Part-Time Grant is available for financially needy, independent undergraduates who have been out of high school for at least two years. Eligible students must be enrolled part time (3-11 credits) at a participating public or independent degree-granting Michigan college or university.
Institutional Aid
Miller College Scholarship Information - 2008-2009 Fall/Spring
The following is a list of scholarship opportunities and the guidelines associated with each. These scholarships are offered by Miller College through the support of the Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation, and will commence at the beginning of the Fall 2008 semester.
The Presidential Honors Scholarship – This scholarship, for former recipients of a community college honors scholarship, is $8,000 per year for two years (for a total value of $16,000). The funds are divided between two semesters in each year ($4000 per semester). The money is renewed one time for students who maintain the criteria of the original scholarship from the community college of origin. No new application is required. This scholarship is based solely on academic merit and requires that you have a minimum of a 3.75 GPA at Miller College or the transfer institution. Students must enroll in at least twelve (12) semester hours at Miller College to qualify for this scholarship and applicants from any discipline are invited to apply. All applications will be reviewed by the Miller College Scholarship Committee. Presidential Honors Scholarship recipients will be notified of the award via a letter from the College President. Upon receipt of the scholarship award, a “thank you” letter to Mrs. Binda will be required in order to receive the money. The criteria for application include:
- Full admission to Miller College
- Proof of participation in an approved community college honors scholarship program:
- The KCC Gold Key Scholarship
- The JCC Presidential Scholarship
- The GOCC Presidential & Academic Scholarships
- The KVCC Honors Program
- Register for at least twelve (12) semester hours
- Miller College Scholarship Application completed in full
- Two-page essay answering three questions (see scholarship application)
- Two letters of reference from non family member
The Trustee Excellence Scholarship – This scholarship is $2,000 per year. The funds are divided between two semesters ($1,000 per semester). The scholarship is not automatically renewed but students are welcome to reapply. This scholarship is based on academic merit and requires a current minimum GPA of 3.50 at Miller College or the transfer institution. Financial need is not considered a factor for determination. Students must enroll in at least nine (9) semester hours at Miller College to qualify for this scholarship and applicants from any discipline are invited to apply. Upon receipt of a scholarship award, a “thank you” letter to Mrs. Binda will be required in order to receive the money. The criteria for application include:
- Full admission to Miller College
- Register for at least nine (9) semester hours
- Miller College Scholarship Application completed in full
- Two-page essay answering three questions (see scholarship application)
- Two letters of reference from non family members
- Extra curricular activities (sports, community activities, work, and internships) will be taken into consideration
The Miller College Merit Scholarship – This scholarship is $1,000 per year. The funds are divided between two semesters ($500 per semester). This scholarship is not automatically renewed but students are welcome to reapply. This scholarship is based on academic merit and requires a current minimum GPA of 3.25 at Miller College or the transfer institution. Financial need is not considered a factor for determination. Students must enroll in at least nine (9) semester hours at Miller College to qualify for this scholarship and applicants from any discipline are invited to apply. Upon receipt of a scholarship award, a “thank you” letter to Mrs. Binda will be required in order to receive the money. The criteria for application include:
- Full admission to Miller College
- Register for at least nine (9) semester hours
- Miller College Scholarship Application completed in full
- One page essay about how the student’s values match the Miller College Mission Statement
- One letter of reference from a non family member
The Miller College Dean’s Scholarship – This scholarship is $500 per year. The funds are divided between two semesters ($250 per semester). This scholarship is not automatically renewed but students are welcome to reapply. This scholarship is based on academic merit and requires a current minimum GPA of 3.0 at Miller College or the transfer institution. Financial need is not considered a factor for determination. Students must enroll in at least six (6) semester hours at Miller College to qualify for this scholarship and applicants from any discipline are invited to apply. This scholarship is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and does not require a decision from the Miller College Scholarship Committee. Upon receipt of a scholarship award, a “thank you” letter to Mrs. Binda will be required in order to receive the money. The criteria for application include:
- Full admission to Miller College
- Register for at least six (6) semester hours
- Completed Miller College Scholarship Application
 Fall/Spring Scholarship Application 2008
You may print this application and submit it, with all other required materials, to the Miller College Financial Aid Office and then follow-up with the other required application materials.
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