Non-Resident (First-Year, Transfer and International) Scholarships

If you are not a Michigan resident —including international – UM-Dearborn offers merit scholarships and limited aid options to help make your education more affordable.

Great Lakes Scholarship

Save thousands per year with in-state tuition, even if you live out of state!

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If you reside in a qualifying Great Lakes state or province, you may be eligible to pay the in-state tuition rate.

RequirementsAnnual AwardTotal Award 
over 4 Years
No GPA Requirement;
Must be a resident of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, or Ontario
Assessed in-state tuition rate (~$18,000) ~$72,000

What to do next:

  • Apply for admission
  • Submit your transcripts and materials
  • If admitted, your eligibility will automatically be reviewed

Renewal Criteria:

  • Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Earn 24 credit hours per academic year (Fall/Winter)

Other States and International Students

Students from all other states and international students may qualify for the following Undergrad Non-Resident Scholarship.

RequirementsAnnual AwardTotal Award 
over 4 Years
4.00 GPA or higher$12,500$50,000
3.50-3.99 GPA$10,000$40,000
3.25-3.49 GPA$7,500$30,000
3.00-3.24 GPA$5,000$20,000

Details:

  • Scholarships are based on the GPA at the time of admission.
  • Renewal Criteria:
    • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
    • Earn 24 credit hours per academic year (Fall/Winter)
    • Renewable for up to 8 semesters for incoming freshman; or 6 semesters for incoming transfer; or completion of a Bachelor's degree (whichever comes first)
  • Annual Award based on 2025-26 tuition rates and are subject to change once 2026-27 tuition rates are determined.

Tuition Differential Incentive Scholarship

Do you live permanently in Michigan, but were classified as an out-of-state student? You may be awarded a Differential Scholarship which brings your costs down to the same net cost as a resident. Note: This would be canceled if you apply and are classified as a Michigan resident.

ScholarshipRequirementsAnnual AwardTotal Award over 3 years
Undergrad Differential Scholarship - First Year Student3.00 GPA or higher$17,232Varies
Undergrad Differential Scholarship - Transfer3.00 GPA or higher$17,232Varies

Details:

  • Scholarships are based on the GPA at the time of admission.
  • Renewal Criteria:
    • Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
    • Earn 24 credit hours per academic year (Fall/Winter)
    • Renewable for up to 8 semesters for incoming freshman; or 6 semesters for incoming transfer; or completion of a Bachelor's degree (whichever comes first)
  • Annual Award based on 2025-26 tuition rates and are subject to change once 2026-27 tuition rates are determined.

 

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