First-Year In-State Scholarships

Go Blue Guarantee

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Students at UM-Dearborn are eligible for the Go Blue Guarantee - University of Michigan’s landmark promise of free tuition for high-achieving in-state undergraduate students from qualifying backgrounds. Eligibility includes:

  • Full-time, in-state undergraduate student
  • Family income $125,000 or less
  • Assets below $125,000
  • Incoming 3.5 GPA

Additional Free Tuition Programs

Many of our students are receiving scholarships and grants to cover their tuition beyond the Go Blue Guarantee. In Fact, in 2024 nearly half of our incoming first year students received scholarships and grants to cover 100% of their tuition. All other scholarships and grants have their own eligibility requirements.

Other First-Year In-State Students Scholarship

For families who do not qualify for the above programs you will still be considered automatically for scholarships to reduce the cost of your education. 

ScholarshipRequirementsAnnual AwardTotal Award 
over 8 Semesters
Average Annual Net Cost
Dean's Award4.00 GPA or higher$5,000$20,000$11,000
Dearborn Scholars Award3.25-3.99 GPA$4,000$16,000$12,000
Distinction Scholarship3.00-3.24 GPA$3,000$12,000$13,000
Dearborn Gateway Award2.50-2.99 GPA$2,000$8,000$14,000

Disclaimer: Must be classified as in-state resident, defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, to be eligible, attend full-time each semester and maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew scholarship.

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