All grants listed require that a student complete a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. There are no need-based grants for graduate students. All grants show the maximum award amounts for 2011-2012 academic year.

Federal Pell Grant

Annual Award Amounts: $5,550
U.S. Citizen/Eligible Non-Citizen: Yes
Half-time Enrollment: Yes
Michigan Residency: No
Special Notes: Available only to students earning their first bachelor's degree.

Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Annual Award Amounts: $1,000
U.S. Citizen/Eligible Non-Citizen: Yes
Half-time Enrollment: Yes
Michigan Residency: No
Special Notes: Available to Pell Grant recipients with the lowest EFC and the highest need.

University of Michigan-Dearborn Grant

Annual Award Amounts: Varies
U.S. Citizen/Eligible Non-Citizen: Yes
Half-time Enrollment: Yes
Michigan Residency: No
Special Notes: Students with EFC of 0-6000