Sources
of Aid
The student’s financial aid package might include a
scholarship or grant from CMU or from a federal or state
program. To be eligible for the following CMU scholarships and
grants, students must be enrolled in programs offered on the
Mt. Pleasant campus. NOTE: Residency
Requirement - Effective for students entering CMU in Fall
2003 or later): To renew awards, all recipients of CMU
merit- and talent-based scholarships of a dollar value equal
to or greater than $1,500 will be required to reside on campus
during their sophomore year.
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Board
of Trustees Scholarships - University Honors Program
The
Centralis Scholarship Program
In 1989 the CMU Board of Trustees created three levels of
merit-based scholarships for Michigan residents which are
awarded to incoming freshmen and community college transfer
students who have demonstrated outstanding academic
performance and curricular involvement. All new students
entering CMU as freshmen or community college transfer
students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50
are invited to compete for a Centralis award. The Centralis
competition involves an examination administered on the CMU
campus. Participation is by invitation only. Invitations are
sent to eligible applicants who have formally applied for
admission to CMU and completed a Centralis Scholarship
Application form.
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Centralis
Scholarship Donors (Listing)
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Leader
Advancement Scholarship
In 1996 the Leader Education and Development (LEAD)
program was established as a new initiative of CMU to provide
a foundation of skills necessary for undergraduate students to
pursue positions of leadership in business, government,
education, and community agencies. As part of the LEAD
program, the Leader Advancement Scholarship (LAS) provides
$1,500 per academic year to up to 40 incoming freshmen who
have distinguished themselves through a record of leadership
and involvement during their high school years. Competitors
must have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0.
Recipients are selected by a committee through analysis of the
Leader Profile, a portfolio-like record of activities which is
completed by the student. Scholarship recipients must maintain
full-time status and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 while at CMU and
show significant progress on the LAS protocol.
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Board
of Trustees Scholarships - Admissions
Outstanding
High School Students
The valedictorian and salutatorian of each Michigan high
school will be eligible for $2,150 per academic year. These
scholarships will be renewed automatically three additional
consecutive years if a 3.25 cumulative grade point average is
maintained. Students who transfer from other postsecondary
schools are ineligible. Part-time attendance at or withdrawal
from CMU in any semester will cancel the scholarship for the
remainder of CMU attendance.
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Academic
Honors Scholarship
A scholarship for $1,500 per academic year will be awarded
to students with a grade point average of 3.5 or better
entering directly from Michigan high schools or transfer
students with a grade point average of 3.5 and an Associate
Degree from a Michigan community college. The scholarship may
be renewed automatically up to three additional academic years
for freshmen or one additional year for transfer students if
full-time status and a 3.25 cumulative grade point average is
maintained. Part-time attendance or withdrawal from CMU in any
semester will result in cancellation of the scholarship for
the remainder of CMU attendance. The Outstanding High School
Student Scholarship or one of the Centralis Scholarships
replaces the Academic Honors Scholarship.
If
a student will be completing degree requirements in less terms
than is covered by one's academic scholarship (e.g., seven
terms rather than eight), the tuition credit allocated for the
final term of the award may be applied to the tuition costs of
the preceding term. Unused credit hours will not be refunded
to the student or converted and applied to other
university-related expenses.
It
is the student's responsibility to request this tuition credit
during the term immediately prior to one's expected graduation
and to present documentation (i.e., a graduation audit and
class schedule) to the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid
indicating one's expected graduation date.
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Community
College Transfer Recognition Award
All new transfer students entering CMU directly from a
Michigan community college with a minimum, cumulative grade
point average of 3.30 or higher and with a minimum of 30
transferable credits are eligible for this $1,000 award. This
scholarship can be renewed for one additional year provided
the student maintains full-time continuous enrollment at CMU
with a 3.25 (or higher) cumulative GPA. The Academic Honors
Scholarship replaces this award.
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Lloyd
M. Cofer Scholarship
Established in 1980 in memory of Dr. Lloyd M. Cofer,
charter member of the CMU Board of Trustees, for ten
scholarships equal to $4,125 per year to deserving
undergraduate students who are graduates of a Detroit public
high school. Scholarships are renewable for recipients who
maintain a satisfactory academic record.
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Multicultural
Advancement Scholarship
These awards recognize and support students who, through
past activities or educational aspirations, indicate an
interest in the advancement of minorities in American society.
These awards are equal to $4,125 per year and are
renewable for students who maintain a satisfactory academic
record. Up to ten Awards of Distinction are also awarded each
year. The value of this scholarship is $10,500 per academic
year to be used toward the cost of tuition, fees, room and
board, and books and supplies. The scholarship is renewable
for three additional, consecutive years if a 3.25 (or higher)
cumulative GPA and full-time continuous enrollment are
maintained.
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Talent
Scholarships
Athletic
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to outstanding athletes in men’s
and women’s sports. Further information may be obtained by
contacting the CMU Director of Athletics.
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Speech
and Dramatic Arts Talent Scholarships
Talent scholarships are awarded to full-time students
participating in cocurricular activities of the Department of
Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts. Contact the department
directly for further information.
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Broadcast
and Cinematic Arts Talent Scholarships
Talent scholarships are awarded to full-time students
participating in cocurricular activities of the Department of
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts. Contact the department directly
for further information.
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Music
Talent Scholarships
Talent scholarships are awarded to full-time students
participating in cocurricular activities of the School of
Music. Contact the School directly for further information.
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Endowed
and Contributed Scholarships
A number of scholarship awards are available annually
to CMU students, established through endowments or by annual
contributions from individuals, businesses, or civic
organizations. Some are based on financial need. Others are
based on other non-need-related criteria. Further information
may be obtained by consulting the listings in this section,
the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and specific
departments.
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External
Scholarships
Many foundations, corporations, business and civic
organizations, and private individuals contribute scholarships
for students attending CMU. The best source of information on
these opportunities is a local high school counselor.
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Michigan
Competitive Scholarships
These scholarships offer an amount towards tuition and
fees to Michigan residents of at least 12 months who have a
qualifying ACT score and who show financial need. Recipients
must be attending CMU at least half-time. Awards may be
renewed annually for a maximum of ten semesters, as long as
need, a 2.0 grade point average and satisfactory academic
progress are maintained.
More
information is available from high school counselors and by
calling the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, Office
of Scholarships and Grants at (888) 447-2687.
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CMU
Grants
These grants are awarded on the basis of demonstrated
need, with a minimum grant of $50 and a maximum grant not to
exceed the gift portion of the student’s financial aid
package.
Michigan
Adult Part-Time Grant
This grant is designed to provide grant assistance for
needy undergraduate adults who enroll at CMU on a part-time
basis (3-11 credit hours). Maximum grant eligibility per year
is $600 for a maximum of two years of study. Students must
qualify as self-supporting under current federal criteria,
demonstrate need, be out of high school (other than GED) for
at least 2 years, be a Michigan resident for at least 12
months, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, not be
incarcerated, not enrolled in a theology or divinity program,
not be in default on a Federal Loan and must be making
satisfactory academic progress, as defined by CMU. To be
considered for this grant, the student must file a FAFSA.
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Michigan
Educational Opportunity Grant
This grant is designed to provide need-based assistance to
full-time undergraduate students up to $1,000 per year.
Students must be Michigan residents for at least 12 months, be
making satisfactory academic progress as defined by CMU, and
may not be incarcerated in a corrections institution. To apply
for this grant, students must file a FAFSA.
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Federal
Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
These are federal grants awarded by CMU to undergraduate
students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
demonstrating financial need. The amount of the grant is
determined based on the federal needs analysis and available
funding. Students must be making satisfactory progress to
continue receiving the grant, and meet all other conditions
outlined in the Financial Aid Eligibility section of this
Bulletin.
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Federal
Pell Grants
Application Procedures. Students may apply for
Federal Pell Grants by filing a FAFSA.
Methods
of Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Awards. The
Pell Grant Program is an entitlement program. The applicant
must be enrolled as an undergraduate student in an approved
postsecondary institution and must show financial need.
Financial need is determined by a formula applied to all
applicants.
Award
Schedule. Currently awards range from $400 to $4,000. The
amount of the award will be affected by costs of attendance
and enrollment status at time of the Pell Grant disbursement.
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