Transfer Tuition & Aid
UM-Dearborn makes a world-class Michigan education accessible. We’re one of the most affordable universities in the state, and we are focused on helping you launch your career with confidence — and little to no debt.
Cost of Attendance at UM-Dearborn
The cost of attendance (COA) is the estimated amount to attend UM-Dearborn for one academic year before financial aid is applied. It includes both:
- Direct costs - Expenses billed by the university, such as tuition and required fees.
- Indirect costs - Estimated expenses paid by the student, including housing, food, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
Your actual costs will vary based on factors such as your residency, enrollment status, housing choice, and academic program.
View the current Cost of Attendance estimates for detailed tuition, fees, and estimated expenses by student type.
Most students don't pay the full published cost of attendance. Grants and scholarships significantly reduce the amount many students pay.
Wondering what you'll actually pay? Use our Net Price Calculator to receive a personalized estimate of your costs after grants and scholarships based on your family's financial information.
Free Tuition Programs for Michigan Residents
Go Blue Guarantee
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. All other scholarships and grants have their own eligibility requirements.
MAS Pathway / Difference Grant
Requirements:
- Full-time, in-state student
- Family income of $75,000
- Graduated from high school in Michigan in 2023 or after
- Eligible for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship
Detroit Promise
Requirements:
- Live in Detroit and graduate from a Detroit high school
- Full-time, in-state student
- Transfer student eligibility requirements
Transfer Merit Scholarships
As a Michigan resident transferring to UM-Dearborn, you may qualify for scholarships and grants designed to make finishing your degree more affordable. You do not need to fill out a separate application for these awards. When you apply to UM-Dearborn, you are automatically reviewed for these tiers based on your residency and academic achievements.
Scholarships are initially awarded by GPA at the time of admission. 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.
Must be classified as in-state resident, defined by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, to be eligible. Changes in residency may result in changes in award eligibility:
Destination Blue
3.75 or higher GPA
$4,000 per year | $12,000 over 6 semesters
Destination Maize
3.50-3.74 GPA
$3,000 per year | $9,000 over 6 semesters
Destination Wolverine
3.00-3.49 GPA
$2,000 per year | $6,000 over 6 semesters
Destination Dearborn
2.50-2.99 GPA
$1,000 per year | $3,000 over 6 semesters
Eligibility: Incoming transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
Award Amount: $1,000 annually, renewable for up to three years
To Qualify: Provide proof of PTK membership prior to the start of your first semester
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:
Undergrad Non-Resident Scholarships
- 4.00 GPA or higher: $12,500 per year | $37,500 over 3 years
- 3.50-3.99 GPA: $10,000 per year | $30,000 over 3 years
- 3.25-3.49 GPA: $7,500 per year | $22,500 over 3 years
- 3.00-3.24 GPA: $5,000 per year | $15,000 over 3 years
Great Lakes Scholarship
- No GPA requirement
- Must be a resident of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, or Ontario
- Assessed at the in-state tuition rate: ~$18,000 per year
Undergrad Differential Scholarship - Transfer
- 3.00 GPA or higher
- Live permanently in Michigan, but were classified as an out-of-state student
- Assessed at the in-state tuition rate: ~$18,000 per year
Note:
- Scholarships are not stackable, you would be eligible to receive only one scholarship
- These scholarships would be canceled if you apply and are classified as a Michigan resident
To keep your merit scholarships active throughout your time at UM-Dearborn, you must meet these ongoing criteria:
- Maintain Full-Time Status (12+ credit hours per semester)
- GPA Renewal Criteria: All Merit scholarships require a cumulative 3.0 GPA to renew. While the Great Lakes Scholarship requires a 2.0 GPA
- Annual Award is based on 2026-2027 tuition rates
- Undergrad Non-Resident and Tuition Differential Incentive Scholarship is renewable for up to 6 semesters for incoming transfers; or completion of a Bachelor's degree (whichever comes first)
Next Steps
Apply & Get Admitted
Submit FAFSA
Pay Enrollment Deposit
Still Have Questions? Let’s Figure It Out Together.
We know that navigating college costs, scholarship tiers, and financial aid forms can feel overwhelming. Please remember: you don't have to figure this out alone. At UM-Dearborn, we are a community that looks out for one another, and that support starts before your very first day on campus.
Reach Out to Your Support Team
- Chat with your Transfer Specialist: If you have questions about your automatic merit scholarships, residency status, or your admissions application, your personal specialist is ready to help.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 313-593-5300
Destination Dearborn: Transfer Scholarship Success
The transfer scholarship really incentivized me… and then with the Go Blue Guarantee, my family did not have to take out loans for me to go to school.
English major