LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A report variety of Michigan college students are enrolled within the Michigan Achievement Scholarship this yr, every saving 1000’s of {dollars} in tuition prices.
The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is a state program that will increase entry and affordability to Michiganders searching for a talent certificates and/or school diploma.
The State of Michigan reviews that just about 60,000 college students acquired the Michigan Achievement Scholarship this spring, saving them a complete of $252.3 million in tuition.
“In Michigan, we are delivering on our promise to make college and career training more accessible and affordable because every student deserves a fair shot at a great-paying job,” mentioned Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a information launch despatched to six Information.
College students benefiting from this system this yr embrace:
18,226 college students attending a neighborhood school at no or low price.
7,009 college students at non-public faculties saving as much as $5,500 a yr.
34,371 college students at public universities saving as much as $5,500 a yr.
“The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is making a big influence not only for college students – however for households and communities throughout the state,” mentioned Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, director of MiLEAP, in a information launch despatched to six Information.
