Financial aid

Children of Veterans Tuition Grant (CVTG)

To be eligible, you must complete the CVTG Application through the MiSSG Student Portal and the FAFSA.

Students may receive scholarship assistance for up to four academic years and a total of up to $11,200. Awards are for an academic year with the amount determined by the student’s enrollment status. Full-time students can receive up to a maximum of $2,800 per academic year, three-quarter time students up to $2,100, and half-time students up to $1,400 or an amount equal to all of the student’s eligible tuition in that academic year, whichever is less. Future awards are subject to available and approved funding.

Renewal requirements

You must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain a minimum cumulate GPA of 2.25.

For additional award eligibility requirements, please visit MI Student Aid.

Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS)

To be eligible you must complete a current-year FFS Application through the MiSSG Student Portal prior to the deadline and also complete the FAFSA.

The Fostering Futures Scholarship provides scholarships to young adults who have experienced foster care. The State of Michigan works with individuals, community organizations and businesses to encourage charitable contributions that go toward Fostering Futures Scholarship funds. Awards are paid directly to the student’s institution to assist with unmet need in one or more of the following categories: tuition/fees, room/board and books/supplies.

Renewal requirements

You must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

For additional award eligibility requirements, please visit MI Student Aid.

Futures for Frontliners Scholarship

Futures for Frontliners is a scholarship program that provides eligible frontline workers with tuition assistance to pursue an associate degree or a certificate at their local community college. This program is a last dollar scholarship and pays in-district rates for one degree. Some course specific fees are not eligible for the frontliners scholarship.

What if I need to take a leave of absence?

One of the requirements for maintaining the scholarship is that you must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) in at least 2 semesters in your program in a 12-month period. The semesters do not need to be consecutive.

However, we recognize that life happens. If you are not able to be continuously enrolled, you may apply for a leave of absence from the scholarship. If approved, you may be able to continue receiving the scholarship award when you’re ready to resume your studies at Delta College. Please contact us so we can begin this conversation and determine if a leave of absence would be an option.

For additional award eligibility requirements, please visit Futures for Frontliners.

Michigan Achievement Scholarship

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship provides renewable scholarships for undergraduate students who graduate from high school in Michigan with a diploma, certificate of completion or achieved a high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or after. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must also be enrolled full-time within 15 months of completing high school or GED and be a MI resident and have been for at least 1 year.

For additional award eligibility requirements, please visit MI Student Aid.

Michigan GEAR UP Educational Award

To be eligible you must complete the FAFSA and have successfully completed the MI GEAR Up six-year program.

Each participating MI GEAR UP partner will be allotted a specific number of educational awards. They must provide a rank order list of 2017 graduating seniors who have successfully participated in the program for six years and met the nomination requirements. Only nominated MI GEAR UP participants will be eligible to be considered for an educational award. The Michigan Department of Treasury, Student Scholarships and Grants (SSG), will provide educational awards to the highest ranked students based on the amount of educational funds available.

Selected nominees may receive an educational award for up to two academic years to be completed within four years from the date of award. The maximum award amount a student may receive is $2,000 per academic year for at least half-time enrollment, which will be divided into equal amounts by semester or term. The lifetime maximum educational award is $4,000. MI GEAR UP funds may be used for educational cost, including Estimated Family Contribution (EFC); not to exceed the cost of attendance. Future awards are subject to available and approved funds. Eligibility for late awards can be made if funds are available and must be awarded and used within six years of high school graduation.

Renewal requirements

You must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

For additional award eligibility requirements, please visit MI Student Aid.

Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program (MCS)

The Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS) program is available to undergraduate students pursuing their first degree at an approved Michigan postsecondary institution. Students must demonstrate both financial need and merit. Eligible applicants must achieve a qualifying SAT score of at least 1200 prior to entering college.

Applicants must file the FAFSA. Students whose FAFSA is received by July 1 will receive priority consideration. The FAFSA allows students to list multiple colleges when filing. Because Student Scholarships and Grants (SSG) does not know which college the student will select, the award is based on the first college listed. Students must file a renewal FAFSA every year to determine possible continued program eligibility.

Awards are restricted to tuition and mandatory fees. Awards pay up to a maximum of $1,500 per academic year at an approved Michigan community college or public university. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. Program eligibility ends when a student has received a baccalaureate degree, after completing the equivalent of ten semesters (or term equivalent) or when a student has been out of high school over ten years, whichever occurs first.

Be sure to provide your Social Security number to SSG by phone your senior year in high school.

Renewal requirements

You must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

For additional award eligibility requirements, please visit MI Student Aid.

Michigan Reconnect Scholarship

Reconnect is a scholarship program for Michigan residents 25 years or older and provides tuition assistance to pursue an associate degree or certificate at their local community college. This program is a last dollar scholarship and pays in-district rates for one degree. Some course specific fees are not eligible for the Reconnect scholarship.

What if I need to take a leave of absence?

One of the requirements for maintaining the scholarship (see What are the requirements for keeping this scholarship?) is that you must earn at least 12 credits each academic year, once you begin coursework.

For additional award eligibility requirements, visit Michigan Reconnect.

Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)

Eligible students must be under the age of 20 at the time of high school graduation/GED completion and have been a Medicaid recipient. TIP covers the cost of tuition at the standard In-district rate. If you are not residing in a community college district, the Out-District rate may be authorized. It also pays most fees up to $450 each semester. TIP requires you to be enrolled in at least six credit hours within your degree or certificate program. Contact hours are not covered by TIP. You must complete the FAFSA before any eligibility can be determined.

To receive TIP at Delta College, you must indicate Delta as your college selection choice each year. You can do this by listing Delta as your first college choice on the FAFSA, by logging into the MiSSG Student Portal or by calling the Michigan Department of Treasury, Office of Scholarships and Grants at 1-888-447-2687.

You must also submit a copy of your high school diploma/GED to the Financial aid Office to be considered for this award.

Renewal requirements

You must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

For additional award eligibility requirements, please visit MI Student Aid.

Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver (MITW)

Your first step to apply is to complete the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Application.

To be eligible for the MITW, you must meet the following criteria:

Qualify for admission at one of Michigan’s public colleges or universities AND
Be ¼ or more Native American blood quantum as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND
Are an enrolled citizen of a U.S. Federally Recognized Tribe as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND
Be a legal resident of the state of Michigan for not less than 12 consecutive months.

Renewal requirements

If you maintain consecutive enrollment each semester, the Financial Aid Office will process your MITW award each academic year. If you have a break in enrollment, please contact the Financial Aid Office so your award can be processed again.