College Awards

Central Michigan University

PublicMount Pleasant, MIAdmit rate 90%
Official aid page
Biggest award
$5,000 a year
Worth up to
about $20,000 total
Awards
4
Cost per year
$30,681

Guaranteed with admission

Guaranteed if you meet the cutoffs

CMU Tuition Advantage

Full tuition and fees

Newly admitted Michigan residents with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and family assets of $65,000 or less. Must be Pell-eligible as determined by the FAFSA.

In-state studentsNeed-basedFirst-generationRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

Separate application

Separate application

Centralis Scholar Award

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen with a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.7. Recipients are selected via the Centralis Scholarship Competition, which includes an examination and review of academic and extracurricular achievements.

Cutoff: 3.7 GPARenewable
Nov 2, 2027 (estimated)Official page

Centralis Gold Award

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen with a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.7. Awarded to top-performing students in the Centralis Scholarship Competition who do not receive the Scholar level award.

Cutoff: 3.7 GPARenewable
Nov 2, 2027 (estimated)Official page

Multicultural Advancement Award of Distinction

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Incoming freshmen who have distinguished themselves through dedication to the advancement of underrepresented groups in American society. Candidates are evaluated on academic success and involvement in multicultural initiatives.

Cutoff: 3.25 GPARenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page