Incoming Transfer Students
2025-2026 Incoming Transfer Students Scholarship Chart
| Scholarship | Annual Award (amount per year) | Total Award (amount over 3 years) | Requirements | Renewal Criteria |
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| Destination Blue | $3,500 | $10,500 | 3.75 GPA or higher Must be a Michigan resident as defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan |
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| Destination Maize | $2,000 | $6,000 | 3.50-3.74 GPA Must be a Michigan resident as defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan | |
| Destination Wolverine | $1,000 | $3,000 | 3.00-3.49 GPA Must be a Michigan resident as defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan |
| Award | Award Amount | Requirements | Renewal Criteria |
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| 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 $125,000 or less and assets below $125,000 |
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| Kochoff Pathway to Success | $3000 | 3.00 GPA or above Complete FAFSA and have a total family income of $75,000 or less and assets below $50,000 |
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Important Information:
- 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 for disbursement each term.
- **More information about Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- No separate application is required. Students are automatically considered for awards.
- Students must be classified as in-state residents.
- Final official transcripts that affect scholarship eligibility must be received by the end of the UM-Dearborn drop/add period for the student's first semester of enrollment.
- Students who previously attended UM-Dearborn are considered "re-admits," not transfer students, and therefore are not eligible for the Destination Maize, Destination Blue, and Destination Wolverine Scholarships. Scholarship funds for Summer admits are available for Fall and Winter terms.
- Second-degree admitted students are not eligible for these funds.
- Only courses required for a student’s degree program count toward enrollment hours.
| Scholarship^ | Annual Award (amount per year) | Total Award (amount over 3 years) | Requirements* | Renewal Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination Blue | $3,500 | $10,500 | 3.75 GPA or higher 30 transferable credit hours or associate's degree Must be a Michigan resident as defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan |
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| Destination Maize | $2,000 | $6,000 | 3.50-3.74 GPA 30 transferable credit hours or associate's degree Must be a Michigan resident as defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan | |
| Destination Wolverine | $1,000 | $3,000 | 3.00-3.49 GPA 30 transferable credit hours or associate's degree Must be a Michigan resident as defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan |
^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 for disbursement each term.
| 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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| Kochoff Pathway to Success | $3000 | 3.00 GPA or above Complete FAFSA and have a total family income of $75,000 or less and assets below $50,000 |
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*Scholarships are based on the GPA at the time of admission.
**More information about Satisfactory Academic Progress can be found here.
| Scholarship^ | Annual Award (amount per year) | Total Award (amount over 3 years) | Requirements* | Renewal Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination Blue | $2,500 | $7,500 | 3.75 GPA or higher 30 transferable credit hours or associate's degree Must be a Michigan resident as defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan |
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| Destination Maize | $1,500 | $4,500 | 3.50-3.74 GPA 30 transferable credit hours or associate's degree Must be a Michigan resident as defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan |
^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 for disbursement each term.
| 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 $65,000 or less and assets below $50,000 |
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| UM-Dearborn Grant | Varies Applied after all federal, state, and institutional scholarships | 3.00 GPA or above |
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*Scholarships are based on the GPA at the time of admission.
**More information about Satisfactory Academic Progress can be found here.
Additional Opportunities
Non-Resident Student Scholarships
The university offers scholarships to recognize scholastic achievement
Learn more about scholarships available to transfer students.
- Basic eligibility: Qualified students who have had at least a 48 month interruption in their education and are now enrolled in a degree program
- Award amount: Over 60 scholarships are awarded annually ranging from $1,000 to $11,000
- Learn more: Visit the Center for the Education of Women Scholarships webpage.
- Basic eligibility: Awarded to students who successfully complete the City Year Detroit experience.
- Award amount: Up to $5,350 and is matched with AmeriCorps funds. The award is for up to two years (four semesters)
- Learn more: Visit the City Year Detroit Alumni Scholarship webpage.
- Basic eligibility: CECS is able to offer many privately funded scholarships based on merit and a students' academic major. Many of these scholarships may be offered in conjunction with other awards.
- Award amount: Awards vary in amounts
- Deadline: Department will award based on admission
- Learn more: Visit the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) Scholarship Programs webpage.
- Basic eligibility: Degree-seeking students who are public safety employees at partnering organizations
- Award amount: 20% of tuition and fees
- Learn more: Visit the Community Service Personnel Scholarship webpage.
- Basic eligibility: Provides scholarship support for tuition only to the IRS-dependent children, spouses, other qualified adults (OQA) and IRS-dependent of OQA of regular part-time and full-time staff and faculty at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Flint, and the UM Health System with a 50% appointment or higher).
- Award amount: 50% tuition scholarship is restricted to the legal dependents of UM-Dearborn faculty and staff and the 20% tuition scholarship is restricted to the legal dependents of UM-Ann Arbor, UM-Flint, and the UM Health System.
- Deadline: The scholarship is limited to first time undergraduate study.
- Learn more: Visit the Dependent Tuition Scholarship webpage.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn is providing a tuition-free path to Detroit Promise transfer students who meet the following requirements:
Complete an associate degree
Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
Meet UM-Dearborn admission requirements
Awarded by the Detroit Chamber of Commerce
Access the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce website for the application and additional information about the Detroit Promise Transfer Award.
Complete the annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for all available funding.
- Basic eligibility:
- A completed associate degree
- Ability to meet standard requirements for admission
- Proof of participation in Futures for Frontliners or Michigan Reconnect programs
- Michigan residency as defined by University of Michigan
- FAFSA submission
- No student loans in default*
- Ability to obtain final transcripts from all previously-attended colleges/universities*
- Award amount: Depending on eligibility 30-60% of your tuition is funded by scholarships and grants.
- Learn more: Visit the Focus on the Finish Scholarship webpage.
*If students need help with resolving defaulted loans or obtaining final transcripts, advisors can support during the application process.
- Basic eligibility: Degree seeking students for employees of Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) member organizations and can be used for undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Award amount: 20% of tuition and fees
- Learn more: Visit the Michigan Nonprofit Association Scholarship webpage.
- Basic eligibility: Students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Your most recent school must be a community college. This scholarship will be awarded with other UM-Dearborn transfer scholarships.
- Award amount: Up to $1,000 annually, renewable for up to three years.
- Deadline: Send proof of membership to Admissions by the end of the add/drop period in the student's first semester of enrollment.
- Other information: Must maintain a 3.0 GPA for annual renewal.
- Basic eligibility: An eligible student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Transfer students must have a recalculated GPA of 3.0.
- Award amount: This scholarship covers the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. (excludes course premiums)
- Deadline: Awards are offered during the admissions process.
- Learn more: Visit the Tuition Differential Scholarship Program webpage.
- Basic eligibility: Staff and faculty of the entire University of Michigan system (Ann Arbor, Flint, Dearborn and Michigan Medicine)
- Award amount: 25% of tuition and fees
- Deadline: No later than the first day of the term
- Learn more: Visit the UM Employee Scholarship Program webpage.