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Types of Aid Available
Financial aid, in a variety of forms, may be available to assist students with educational expenses. Many of the following types of financial aid may be available to qualified students at Miller College:
This grant provides a maximum award of $5,350 for the 2009-2010 academic year. The actual amount for which a student may be eligible varies depending on the computed Expected Family Contribution from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These awards are pro-rated, depending on the actual enrollment level of a student per semester. This grant is available to students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. This is an entitlement program from which all students who meet eligibility requirements will receive an award.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG supplements the Federal Pell Grant and is awarded to students who demonstrate the highest need as determined by the FAFSA.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
FWS is a need-based work award. Students earn work study dollars through on-campus student employment.
VA Benefits
This benefit is handled through the department of Veterans Affairs for disabled, active and reserve military personnel. Enrollment is certified each semester by Miller College staff. Please check the VA website for eligibility details at http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/index.asp.
Veterans Online Application or VONAPP: http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
The Department of Education makes Federal Direct Subsidized Loans to students enrolled at least half time (minimum six semester hours) who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow up to $4,500 as a sophomore (less than 60 semester hours earned) and up to $5,500 as a junior or senior (60 or more semester hours earned). The federal government pays the interest while the student is in school at least half time, during the six-month grace period, and during all deferment periods for the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan.
These are low interest loans made by the Department of Education which allow students to borrow who are not eligible or have reduced eligibility for a Federal Direct Subsidized Loan. The maximum amount a student can borrow is the same as the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan. Independent students may borrow up to an additional $6,000 (as a sophomore), or $7,000 (as a junior or senior), depending on eligibility. The interest rate for the Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans is the same. The federal government does not pay the interest for the student receiving a Federal Unsubsidized Loan. Students are responsible for either paying the interest on the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, or capitalizing the interest (adding it to the principle amount of the loan), while they are in school, during the six-month grace period, and during all periods of deferment.
These are government loans made to parents of dependent students who do not have an adverse credit history. Maximum loan amounts cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance (COA) minus other financial aid. The interest rate on the Federal Direct Parent Loan is a fixed rate of 7.9%. Repayment of the PLUS begins within 60 days of the final disbursement.
PLEASE NOTE: For all State of Michigan Programs, the awards are contigent upon funding for 2009-2010.
Michigan National Guard Grant
This is an agreement between the Michigan National Guard and Miller College. This scholarship allows active members of the Army and Air National Guard to go to school at Miller College, use their GI Bill, and receive a tuition discount of 25%. Click here to download Michigan National Guard Grant form.
The TIP is a state of Michigan program that provides tuition and fee assistance to Michigan residents who are under the age of 20 at the time of high school graduation or GED completion. The Michigan Department of Social Services determines eligibility for this award. Miller College students are eligible only for Phase II of the TIP Program, and must have 56 transferable semester hours or 84 transferable term credit hours completed. Students must enroll at least half-time (six semester hours) at Miller College. Phase II TIP will pay tuition and mandatory fees, up to $500 per semester with a maximum award of $2,000. The number of credits allowed per academic year is 24 semester hours.
The Michigan Competitive Scholarship is a program funded by the State of Michigan and is based on both financial need and merit. Students may use Competitive Scholarship funds at a degree-granting Michigan public or private institution. Awards are restricted to the cost of tuition and fees.
The Michigan Tuition Grant program is available to Michigan residents who demonstrate financial need and attend an independent, degree-granting, nonprofit Michigan college. Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Priority will be given to students who apply before September 1. Information from the FAFSA will automatically be released to the state agency if the student’s state of legal residence is Michigan. Students must file a renewal FAFSA every year to be considered for continued program eligibility. Program funds are contingent upon funding from the State of Michigan.
Institutional Aid for the 2010/2011 Academic Year
The following is a list of scholarship opportunities and the guidelines associated with each. These scholarships are offered by Miller College through the generous support of the Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation.
President’s Honor Scholarship
Criteria:
• Up to $10,000/year for two years
($10,000 maximum scholarship value/academic year)
• Must meet same eligibility requirements to receive 2nd year benefits
• May be used for Miller College tuition and books (KCC book voucher only)
Eligibility:
• Obtain full admission to Miller College
• Complete a FAFSA form
(scholarship dollars will be paid after Pell Grant monies are paid)
• Register for a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the semester in which you are seeking the scholarship
• Possess a minimum 3.85 overall GPA
• Student must maintain a 3.85 GPA at the end of the fall term in order to receive spring scholarship funds
Application Process:
• Submit a cover letter and resume to the Miller College Scholarship Committee (see downloadable application below)
• In the cover letter, please write a one page essay on how your values relate to the MC Mission Statement
• Provide contact information for two (2) professional references
• o The committee may contact these individuals
• o Contacts should NOT be family members of the applicant
• Interview with the scholarship committee, if selected as one of the final three applicants
Additional Information:
• Recipients will be notified of the award via a letter from the College President
• Recipients may also be required to attend a brief award reception for press release purposes
• Upon receipt, a “Thank you” letter to the Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation will be required in order to receive Award
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE:
Thursday, July 29th by 5:00 p.m.
Download a PDF of the scholarship application here.
Download a Word Doc of the scholarship application here.
Miller College Merit Scholarship
Criteria:
• Up to $2,000/year
($1,000 maximum per semester)
• May be used for Miller College tuition and books (via KCC book voucher only)
Eligibility:
• Obtain full admission to Miller College
• Complete a FAFSA form (scholarship dollars will be paid after Pell Grant monies are paid)
• Register for a minimum of six (6) semester hours in the semester in which you are seeking the scholarship
• Possess a minimum 3.25 GPA in the last 30 hours of college coursework completed
• Student must maintain a 3.25 GPA at the end of the fall term in order to receive spring scholarship funds
Application Process:
• Submit a cover letter and resume to the Miller College Scholarship Committee (see downloadable application below)
• In the cover letter, please write a one page essay on how your values relate to the MC Mission Statement
• Provide contact information for two (2) professional references
• o The committee may contact these individuals
• o Contacts should NOT be family members of the applicant
Additional Information:
• Recipients will be notified of the award via a letter from the College President
• Recipients may also be required to attend a brief award reception for press release purposes
• Upon receipt, a “Thank you” letter to the Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation will be required in order to receive Award
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE:
Wednesday, August 25th by 5:00 p.m
Download a PDF of the scholarship application here.
Download a Word Doc of the scholarship application here.
Partner Scholarship
Criteria:
• Up to $2,000/year ($1,000 maximum per semester)
• May be used for Miller College tuition and books (via KCC book voucher only)
Eligibility:
• Obtain full admission to Miller College
• Register for a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in the semester in which you are seeking the scholarship
• Possess a minimum 3.25 GPA in the last 30 hours of college coursework completed
• Student must maintain a 3.25 GPA at the end of the fall term in order to receive spring scholarship funds
Application Process:
• Submit a cover letter and resume to the Miller College Scholarship Committee (see downloadable application below)
• In the cover letter, please write a one page essay on how your values relate to the MC Mission Statement
• Provide contact information for two (2) professional references
• o The committee may contact these individuals
• o Contacts should NOT be family members of the applicant
Additional Information:
• Recipients will be notified of the award via a letter from the College President
• Recipients may also be required to attend a brief award reception for press release purposes
• Upon receipt, a “Thank you” letter to the Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation will be required in order to receive Award
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE:
Wednesday, August 25th by 5:00 p.m.
Download a PDF of the scholarship application here.
Download a Word Doc of the scholarship application here.
The Miller College Alumni Book Scholarship
The Miller College Alumni Book Scholarship has a value of $300.00. This is a one time gift and is not renewable at this time. Priority will be given to students who are paying the highest percentage of their educational costs out of pocket and have completed three or more semesters at Miller College.
One student will be selected per semester. A check will be written to the recipient for use at the Kellogg Community College bookstore or any online or other source for Miller College textbooks.
DEADLINE FOR FALL IS AUGUST 25TH.
Please download and complete the following form to apply.
To view a sample scoring rubric, click here.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
