Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver

Eligibility

• Be enrolled in a federally recognized tribe.
• Meet the program's required degree of Native American blood quantum.
• Be a legal resident of Michigan for at least 12 consecutive months.
• Attend an eligible Michigan public community college or public university.
• Continue meeting applicable institutional and program eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Complete the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver application.
• Provide documentation verifying enrollment in a federally recognized tribe.
• Provide documentation establishing the required Native American blood quantum.
• Provide documentation establishing Michigan residency.
• Submit required documentation to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights for eligibility certification.

How to Apply

1. 1Review the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver eligibility requirements.
2. 2Complete the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver application.
3. 3Obtain official tribal documentation verifying enrollment in a federally recognized tribe.
4. 4Obtain documentation verifying the required Native American blood quantum.
5. 5Provide documentation demonstrating at least 12 consecutive months of Michigan residency.
6. 6Submit the completed application and supporting documentation to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
7. 7After eligibility is certified, work with the Michigan public college or university to have the tuition waiver applied.