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Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant

Offered by MI Student Aid, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential · Free to apply

This Michigan program waives tuition at a Michigan community college or public university for the natural or adopted children and surviving spouses of Michigan police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. A child must have been under 21 when the parent died and must first apply before turning 26. Students file the FAFSA each year, complete a one-time Survivor Tuition Grant application in the MiSSG Student Portal with a birth certificate and the death certificate, and enroll at least half time. The financial aid office certifies the waiver is needed for tuition after other aid. Eligibility lasts until a bachelor's degree or about nine semesters. The 2026-27 application deadline is June 30, 2027.

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How hard is the Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant to win?

This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome.

Estimated odds: most eligible students who file early receive it
Paperwork: ~2 hrs to file

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

Fewer rivalsOpen only to Michigan residents
Fewer rivalsRequires a specific life circumstance

How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

Must be a resident of Michigan
Must attend a college in Michigan (the award does not travel out of state)
Open to high school seniors and current college students
Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
For parent first responder line of duty death
Age 25 or younger

Confirm these before applying

Parent must have been a Michigan police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty, and the child under 21 at the time
Must apply for the first time before age 26
Must be a Michigan resident for 12 months before applying

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What the application takes

No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year. Submit the one-time application in the MiSSG portal once you know your college; the deadline falls at the end of the award year.

2026-27 application deadline: June 30, 2027

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Common questions about the Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant

How much is the Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant worth?

The Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant awards tuition waiver at Michigan public colleges and is renewable in later years.

When is the Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant deadline?

Who is eligible for the Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant?

Key requirements: Must be a resident of Michigan; Must attend a college in Michigan (the award does not travel out of state); Open to high school seniors and current college students; Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card). 2 more criteria are listed on this page.

Does the Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant require an essay?

No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 2 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant?

This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome. Solyo classifies this award as first come, first served, meaning most eligible students who file early receive it. Plan on about 2 hrs of paperwork.

Is the Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant free to apply?

Yes. The Michigan Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition Grant is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.

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