Scholarships
The following discussion is not a complete list of the types of grants and scholarships that are available. Please contact the Financial Aid Director to obtain additional information.
The Leon M. Kinney Sr. Memorial Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNIES IN ADDITION TO THE IN HOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS !!
Nick Gerrish College Scholarship
Soo Co-op Credit Union offers a College Scholarship to a Bay Mills Community College Student in the amount of $1,500.00, wishing to pursue post-secondary or vocational training education. Previous Nick Gerrish Scholarship Recipients may reapply. Applications may be obtained at any branch office of SCCU or online at www.soocoop.com.
Federal Pell Grant Program
The Federal Pell Grant Program is a student aid program designed to provide undergraduate students with a base of financial aid to help meet the costs of attending college. The Federal Pell Grant is also the foundation from which all other student financial aid (federal, state, institutional, and private) is built. Eligibility for Pell is determined from the FAFSA application.
Tribal Support Programs and the Indian Higher Education Program
Financial assistance for tribal members wishing to pursue post-secondary education or vocational training is available through individual tribal education departments. To apply, contact your tribal education director for an application and program guidelines.
Work Study Program
The purpose of the Work Study program is to make available part-time employment opportunities for students who have demonstrated financial need and who are eligible for financial aid. Students at Bay Mills Community College must apply through the Financial Aid Office on campus. To determine if a student qualifies for work study, financial aid eligibility and work ability are evaluated. Students may be required to re-apply for work study programs each semester as actual employment is based upon funding available.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
The purpose of the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is to provide grants to exceptionally needy students to help pay for their post-secondary education. It is for undergraduates only and it does not have to be paid back. The minimum award is $100. To qualify for these grant funds, students must be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant.
Michigan Works
Under the provision of Michigan Works, the E.U.P. Employment and Training Consortium receives federal and state funding to provide financial assistance for classroom training to eligible residents of Chippewa, Luce, and
Mackinac Counties. The purpose of Michigan Works is to prepare the student for immediate employment upon completion of training. Because eligibility requirements vary, students must contact the E.U.P. Employment and Training Consortium to explore available programs.
Board of Regents Scholarship Application
The Board of Regents Scholarship will be awarded to all students admitted to BMCC who complete the required application and meet the following rules:
- Must be a member of a U.S. Federally Recognized Tribe and submit a copy of your Tribal I.D. or verification of Tribal membership from your Tribal Enrollment Clerk.
- Must maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average.
- At least one-half or 50% of all credits taken at any given time must be taken on campus. Please be aware that enrollment in online classes or off campus classes after you have enrolled on campus can cancel your eligibility if you fall below the 50% on campus rule.
- Students must display good moral character to remain eligible (the BMCC student handbook will be used for reference of expected student behavior).
The scholarship is presently limited to sixty-six (66) credits which is enough to secure any Associates Degree we offer and remember at least thirty-three (33) credits of the total of 66 credits must be taken on campus. If a student withdraws from a class after the drop period and the Board of Regents Scholarship has been applied to the student’s account, the class will count against the sixty-six (66) credits allowed under the Board of Regents Scholarship program.
Any student currently earning below a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average at the end of the academic year will be placed on probation and have one academic year to bring their GPA up to a 2.0. If the student fails to achieve a 2.0 during the probationary period, they will not be eligible until their cumulative GPA is brought up to the 2.0 requirement.
**Early Childhood Education COURSES are not subject to the 50% on campus rule as stated in Part C.
American Indian College Fund (AICF)
The American Indian College Fund scholarships and grants are an integral part of the financial aid package at Bay Mills Community College. The Financial Aid Office posts information regarding the AICF Grants/Scholarships at the beginning of each semester and the student is responsible for filling out the application online.
Other Scholarships
Scholarships are available from various donors, religious and service organizations. If interested in applying for any of these, please contact the Financial Aid Office.