Other Resources
American Indian Education Grants
Military and Veterans Assistance
External Scholarship Opportunities
State of Michigan Financial Aid Programs
American Indian Education Grants
Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver: This program is for North American Indians who are Michigan residents for 12 consecutive months; are no less than 1/4 blood quantum as certified by the person's tribal association; and are verified by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. Access the Michigan Inter-tribal Council Web site for qualification information and an application.
- Bureau of Indian Education Grants, US Department of the Interior
- American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships
AmeriCorps
Full-time AmeriCorps members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans; members who serve part-time receive a partial Award. Some AmeriCorps members may also receive a modest living allowance during their term of service. See americorps.gov for more information.
Military and Veterans Assistance
Wayne State University Office of Military & Veterans Benefits
The WSU Office of Military and Veterans Education Benefits can help you with the educational benefit programs available to veterans and their dependents. They can be reached at (313) 577-9180 and are located in the David Adamany Undergraduate Library, Room 1656.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
The GI Bill website includes information on the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or “New GI Bill.”
Financial Aid for Veterans and Their Dependents
A comprehensive guide to financial aid for veterans and their dependents.
No Worker Left Behind
No Worker Left Behind (NWLB) is a program for transitioning workers into good-paying jobs by providing up to two years worth of free tuition at any community college, university, or other approved training provider. The program is available to help workers gain the skills and credentials for new careers in high-demand occupations, emerging industries, or to start a business. More information can be found through your local Michigan Works Office, at www.michigan.gov/nwlb, or by calling the 1-800-285-WORK.
External Scholarship Opportunities
Wayne State University students may qualify for awards from external organizations. In addition to the below resources, we encourage you to check with your high school counseling office, civic, cultural and community organizations, for scholarship opportunities. See Steps to Winning a Scholarship.
Student Aid on the Web Scholarship Wizard
Students.gov Scholarships & Grants
National Association of State Grant and Aid Programs
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Scholarship Scams
Be aware of tactics companies use to convince students to utilize their services:
Federal Student Aid Information on Financial Aid Scams
State of Michigan Financial Aid Programs
The State of Michigan Financial Aid Web site has state financial aid program details, including state scholarship information.