Incoming First Year Undergraduates
Earn the Michigan degree at an affordable cost!
Year after year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn ranks among the lowest-cost public universities in Michigan, making it one of the best values in higher education in the state and across the nation.
Part of that affordability is our commitment to offering competitive financial aid based on rewarding academic excellence and the demonstrated need to ensure students can receive a valuable education and earn the Michigan degree at an affordable cost.
Step 1: Apply to the University of Michigan-Dearborn
- Students should apply for admission to be considered for institutional aid.
- First year scholarship offers are awarded automatically based on your cumulative high school GPA at the time of application. Some awards have additional requirements.
Step 2: Complete the FAFSA– Available by Dec 1, 2024 for 2025-26 Aid Year
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be considered for financial aid.
- UM-Dearborn’s school code is: 002326
- All admitted students will be considered for need based grants upon receipt of a completed FAFSA.
*Initial financial aid offers are mailed to admitted first year undergraduates mid-February
Step 3: Continue your Scholarship Search with Other Options
- The University of Michigan Dearborn Scholarship Application is available to students to build a profile for potential matches to private and endowed funds.
- Check with outside organizations. Public and private organizations, state governments, and other organizations offer funds to college students. There may be additional requirements to apply.
2025-2026 Incoming First-Year Students Scholarship Chart
| Scholarship | Annual Award | Total Award | Requirements | Renewal Criteria |
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| Dean's Award | $5,000 | $20,000 | >=4.00 GPA |
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| Dearborn Scholars Award | $4,000 | $16,000 | 3.25-3.99 GPA | |
| Distinction Scholarship | $3,000 | $12,000 | 3.24-3.00 GPA | |
| Dearborn Gateway Award | $2,000 | $8,000 | 2.50-2.99 GPA |
| Scholarship* | Annual Award | Requirements | Renewal Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
Go Blue Guarantee First-year undergraduates | Covers full cost of Tuition and Fees at the in-state rate. Applied after all federal, state, and institutional scholarships | 3.5 GPA or greater Complete FAFSA and have a total family income of $125,000 or less and assets below $125,000
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| UM-Dearborn Grant | Varies Applied after all federal, state, and institutional scholarships | 3.4+ GPA or below Complete FAFSA and have a total family income of $75,000 or less and assets below $50,000 |
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Important Information:
- *Scholarships are based on the GPA at the time of admission.
- **More information about Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Students are not eligible for these scholarships if tuition and fees are covered in full by other funds.
- Enrollment in 12 credits or more is required per semester for disbursement of funds.
- Students are automatically considered for awards during the admission process, with no need for a separate application.
- Classified as in-state resident. Changes in residency may result in changes in award eligibility.
| Scholarship | Annual Award | Total Award | Requirements | Renewal Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean's Award | $4,500 | $18,000 | >=4.00 GPA |
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| Dearborn Scholars Award | $3,500 | $14,000 | >=3.25-3.99 GPA | |
| Distinction Scholarship | $2,500 | $10,000 | <=3.0-3.24 GPA | |
| Dearborn Gateway Award | $1,500 | $6,000 | 2.50-2.99 GPA |
| Award | Award Amount | Requirements* | Renewal Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Blue Guarantee | Covers full cost of Tuition and Fees at the in-state rate. Applied after all federal, state, and institutional scholarships | 3.5 GPA or greater Complete FAFSA and have a total family income of $75,000 or less and assets below $50,000 |
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| UM-Dearborn Grant | Varies Applied after all federal, state, and institutional scholarships | 3.4+ GPA or below Complete FAFSA and have a total family income of $75,000 or less and assets below $50,000 |
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Please note, students are not eligible for these scholarships if tuition and fees are covered in full by other funds.
Enrollment in 12 credits or more is required per semester.
*Scholarships are based on the GPA at the time of admission.
**More information about Satisfactory Academic Progress.
| Scholarship^ | Annual Award (amount per year) | Total Award (amount over 4 years) | Requirements* | Renewal Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean's | $4,500 | $18,000 | 4.00 GPA or greater |
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| Destination Blue | $3,500 | $14,000 | 3.5-3.99 GPA | |
| Destination Maize | $3,000 | $12,000 | 3.25-3.49 GPA | |
| Distinction | $2,500 | $10,000 | 3.24 GPA or below |
^Please note, students are not eligible for these scholarships if tuition and fees are covered in full by other funds.
Enrollment in 12 credits or more is required per semester.