FEDERAL GRANTS

Federal Pell Grant

• Variable amount.
• Based on financial need as determined by Pell Grant regulations.
• Student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

• Variable amount.
• Receipt of these funds is limited to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need and who are Pell Grant eligible.
• Student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

• First year student $750, Second year student $1300.
• Must be Pell Grant eligible.
• Must have completed a rigorous secondary school program.
• Other academic restrictions apply.
• Student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

NORTHWOOD GRANTS (requires full-time enrollment)

Northwood University Grant/Residency Grant

• Variable amount
• Must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office
• Student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Alumni Dependent Grant

• $1,500 per academic year
• Awarded to children of Northwood alumni who are full-time traditional students

Family Tuition Grant

• 50% tuition discount in the spring term
• Two or more dependent students from the same family must attend full-time for the entire academic year in the traditional program

Entrepreneur Award

• $4,000 per academic year
• Awarded by the Admissions Office to qualifying freshman with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.4 and a SAT score of 950 or ACT score of 20
• Renewable with a cumulative GPA of 2.4

STATE GRANTS

Michigan Tuition Grant

• $2,100
• Awarded to Michigan residents who demonstrate need
• Renewable up to 15 terms if the student continues to demonstrate financial need and continues to meet the university's standards of academic progress

Most states have financial assistance programs. Each state program generally has specific deadlines, application requirements, and restrictions on the use of their funds. Contact your state’s Department of Education for more details. For contact information, please click here.