CMU Tuition Advantage
More Michigan students can now attend CMU tuition-free! We’ve made qualifying for our CMU Tuition Advantage program easier than ever.
Starting for the 2024-25 academic year, newly admitted Michigan students whose families have an adjusted gross income and family assets of $65,000 or less may be eligible to attend CMU tuition-free. We will cover the cost of 30 credit hours (15 credits in the fall and 15 credits in the spring) as well as the yearly student service fee through a combination of federal, state, and institutional aid. To receive priority consideration for the CMU Tuition Advantage, students must submit the FAFSA by May 1st. Funds are limited.
For new students, admission must be for a Summer or Fall semester start and received by May 1st.
Do you qualify?
- You and your parent are Michigan residents since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
- You’re a newly admitted student pursuing your undergraduate degree as a freshman or transfer student on the main campus.
- Your family's adjusted gross income (AGI) AND family assets are equal to or less than $65,000, as reported on the FAFSA.
- You are eligible for Federal Pell Grant.
- You're enrolled full-time, with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
- You are maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.