Federal Pell Grant Program	Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
Tribal Support Programs	Indian Tuition Waiver
Indian Higher Education Program	Michigan Works
Federal/Michigan Work Study Programs	American Indian College Fund (AICF)
Federal/Michigan Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants	Scholarships

Grants and Scholarships The Financial Aid Director will explore all grants and scholarship opportunities upon the receipt of a completed Free Application for federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

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.

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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.


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Federal/Michigan Work Study Programs The purpose of the Federal and State Work Study programs 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. A determination of financial aid eligibility and work ability is evaluated. Students may be required to reapply for FWS each semester as actual employment is based upon funding available.


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Federal/Michigan Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants The purpose of the Federal/Michigan Supplemental Education 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. Students can receive up to $4,000 a year, depending on need, availability of FSEOG funds at Bay Mills Community College and the amount of other aid received. The minimum award is $100. To qualify for FSEOG, students must be eligible to receive a Federal Pell grant.


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Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) TIP is a tuition incentive program that pays college tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students . To be eligible, students must be high school graduates or have obtained a GED (General Education Development certificate); be under the age of 20 at the time of graduation or GED completion; and be from lower-income families. TIP can be used anytime within four years of graduation or completion of GED. Students must apply at their local high schools before they graduate.


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Indian Tuition Waiver This program waives tuition for Bay Mills Indian Community students who meet the following requirements: The recipient may be a full-time, part-time, or summer school student. The recipient must academically qualify, meet the entrance requirements of the college and maintain the grade point average above the 2.0 probationary level. The recipient must have been a Bay Mills Tribal Member and a Michigan resident for at least twelve months prior to college entrance. The recipient must be at least 1/4 blood quantum descent as verified by the Inter Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.


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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 Mackinaw Counties. The purpose of Michigan Works is to prepare the student for immediate employment upon completion of training. Because eligibility requirements vary among programs, students must contact the E.U.P. Employment and Training Consortium.



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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. Contact the Financial Aid Office for information regarding the AICF Grants/Scholarships.

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Scholarships Scholarships are available from various individual donors, religious and service organizations. If interested in applying for any of these, please contact the Financial Aid Office.




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