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πŸ’° Central Michigan University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$2,000-$8,250/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$8,250/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Central Michigan University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$8,250/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $15,030, students receiving the largest award pay about $6,780 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Central Michigan University

Tuition & fees
$15,030
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Largest annual award
$8,250
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Students receiving it pay about
$6,780/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,394), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Central Michigan University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Central Michigan University β€” no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Maroon and Gold Merit Scholarships
Award
$3,500-$8,250/yr in-state
$3,500-$8,250/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Academic merit scholarships for incoming freshmen based on high school GPA and optional test scores.
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Other scholarships at Central Michigan University (6)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Leader Advancement Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Scholarships awarded to outstanding high school seniors with a record of leadership and service.
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Lloyd M. Cofer Scholarships
$4,125/yr
An annual scholarship for deserving incoming freshmen who are graduates of a Detroit public high school.
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Michael R. and Carol Reno Scholarship for Academic Excellence
An annual non-renewable scholarship for an incoming freshman majoring in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
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Michigan Achievement Scholarship
$5,500/yr
State of Michigan scholarship program to lower the cost of college tuition for Michigan high school graduates.
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Multicultural Advancement Scholarship
$4,125/yr
Scholarship for high school graduates demonstrating an interest in the advancement of underrepresented groups.
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Native American Advancement Award
$3,000/yr
An annual award for one new freshman each year, renewable for up to four years.
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Common questions about Central Michigan University scholarships

How much merit aid does Central Michigan University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$8,250/yr. Central Michigan University lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Central Michigan University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Central Michigan University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$8,250/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Central Michigan University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 55% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Central Michigan University?

1 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Central Michigan University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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