College Affordability: Resources
ALICE Report from the United Way
Standing for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - ALICE represents those in our communities who are working yet still struggling to make ends meet. The ALICE Report is the most comprehensive depiction of need in Michigan to date.
Certificate Programs in Michigan
A list of certificate programs in Michigan, including contact information.
Certified FAFSA Specialists
This is a list of MCAN and uAspire Certified FAFSA Specialists who are dedicated to assisting school counselors, college advisers, and other individuals in supporting students and families across various locations throughout the state.
College Bound MI Implementation Guide
A guide for high schools participating in College Bound Michigan.
Evolving FAFSA: Financial Aid Updates
This spreadsheet offers the most up-to-date information on financial aid deadlines from all Michigan institutions (as they submit data).
Fee Waivers 2023
A list of institutions that never have an application fee or are waiving their fee for Michigan College Month 2023. Includes a printable pdf and social graphics.
Free Tuition Programs for Low-Income Students
A list of free tuition programs for low-income students at 4-year colleges and universities in Michigan, including brief descriptions and links.
MI ECHO Scholarship Overview Webinar
Ana Manzano, MI ECHO scholarship director, discusses scholarship eligibility and reviews the application, including required documentation needed to complete the process.
MI ECHO Webinar for Student-facing Individuals
Ana Manzano, MI ECHO Scholarship Director, offers a webinar for community college and high school staff and other student-facing individuals to better understand the requirements and application process for the MI ECHO Scholarship.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
The Michigan Achievement Scholarship provides up to $4000 per year to qualifying Michigan students in the class of 2023 and beyond who attend an in-state college or university.
Michigan FAFSA Tracker
This online data tool helps you analyze current FAFSA completion rates and other college affordability data for Michigan high schools participating in MCAN's College Cash Campaign.
FAFSA Assistance Chatbot
College Board
This digital tool helps you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
2020 State of Michigan Education Report, A Marshall Plan: Reimagining Michigan Public Education
Education Trust-Midwest
This report from The Education Trust-Midwest, 2020 State of Michigan Education Report, A Marshall Plan: Reimagining Michigan Public Education, is a call to action for educational change in Michigan.
College Affordability in Michigan (NCAN Snapshot)
National College Attainment Network (NCAN)
This is a state of Michigan profile outlining key college affordability measures in Michigan. It incorporate state-specific data on the Pell Grant, FAFSA completion, college enrollment, and degree attainment.