Adrian College Scholarship and Grant Policy
Adrian College Scholarships/Grants are earmarked for full-time, degree-seeking study for up to eight semesters of undergraduate course enrollment. Students may not receive institutional scholarships/grants that are in excess of tuition and fees. Outside scholarships may affect Institutional or State grants and scholarships. Veteran Affairs Benefits, Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), and ROTC Full-tuition scholarships are included and will reduce the scholarship/grant eligibility of the student dollar for dollar. Please note that the qualifying for Adrian College Scholarships may reduce previously awarded Adrian College Grants. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Adrian College Scholarships
Undergraduate students who are full-time, degree seeking and enter into college with the required SAT and GPA will be reviewed for Adrian College scholarship assistance up to 8 consecutive semesters of on-campus study. Students who receive a merit-based Adrian College Scholarship will need to maintain their full-time status (12 undergraduate credits or above) and maintain good standing to remain eligible. Failure to maintain either criterion could result in loss of the scholarship.
Additional Adrian Scholarships
Additional Adrian scholarships are available for incoming students who attend a Scholarship Day, are children or grandchildren of Adrian College alumni (Legacy Scholarship) or active members of the United Methodist Church.
Adrian College Grants
Students who file the FAFSA will be considered for both needs based and non-need-based grants. These awards may be renewable for up to four consecutive years. Renewal is contingent upon the student’s annual submission of the FAFSA, maintaining satisfactory progress and full-time undergraduate enrollment. Renewal may also be contingent upon the student’s residency status (on or off campus) and funding levels. The Adrian College Grant will be reduced if necessary to maintain Federal, State, and College budgets. Any other financial aid award that exceeds $99 and is not a part of the original financial aid award, whether it be an Adrian College or outside scholarship, Federal/State grant or scholarship money, Federal loan, or tuition waiver, can reduce Adrian College Grants.
Endowment and Contributed Scholarships
Through generous gifts from family, friends and alumni of Adrian College, various scholarship programs have been established. If a specific donor provides a student scholarship, the student may be notified by the Development Office and requested to write a thank you note and/or meet the donor.
State of Michigan Financial Aid Programs
Adrian College participates in several State of Michigan financial aid programs. These programs include but may not be limited to; the Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Tuition Grant, Tuition Incentive Program and Fostering Futures Scholarship. Michigan residency is required for all state aid programs.
Michigan Tuition Grant
The Tuition Grant Program, established in 1966, provides need-based grants up to Michigan residents attending private colleges in Michigan. Half-time students are also eligible.
Program Details
- Federal processor must receive Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
- Must be enrolled at an approved independent, degree-granting Michigan institution.
- Cannot be enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in theology, divinity, or religious education.
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and be maintaining SAP.
- Annual Award Amount
- Program is need based.
- Award amount is based on annual State funding levels and a student’s enrollment level.
- Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours.
- Award limited to tuition and mandatory fees.
- Limited to 10 semesters.
Michigan Competitive Scholarship
Established in 1964, this program provides need-based scholarships to Michigan residents attending private colleges in Michigan. Scholarship awards are based on the results of the ACT, which must be taken on or before the first testing date of the senior year, with results sent to the state of Michigan.
Program Details
- Achieve a qualifying ACT score of at least 23 (composite) or 90 (scaled score) prior to entering college. Starting with the Class of 2017, an ACT score will not be considered. Students must achieve a qualifying score of at least 1200 on the SAT.
- Federal processor must receive the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
- Cannot be attending an institution whose primary purpose is to prepare students for ordination or appointment as a member of the clergy of a church, denomination, or religious section.
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and be maintaining SAP.
Annual Award Amount
- Program is both merit and need based.
- Award amount is based on annual State funding levels and a student’s enrollment level.
- Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours.
- Award is limited to tuition and mandatory fees.
- Limited to 10 semesters.
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
Established in 1987, this program provides assistance to Michigan residents that meet certain Medicaid eligibility history requirements. Eligible students must apply prior to High School graduation.
Program Details
- Student must have received Medicaid coverage, as determined by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), for 24 months within any 36-consecutive month period between age 9 and high school graduation.
- Must submit application by August 31 of the student’s senior year.
- Must begin using TIP within four years after high school graduation.
- Eligibility ends after six years from the date of high school graduation.
- Must be enrolled in an Associate Degree program to qualify for phase 1 award.
Annual Award Amount
- Award is limited to tuition and fees.
- Cannot exceed 80 semester credits.