Partially funded

Go Blue Guarantee

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Scholarship overview

The Go Blue Guarantee is the University of Michigan's need-based commitment of free tuition for qualifying Michigan residents in undergraduate study. It covers undergraduate tuition and mandatory university fees for four years on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses.

It does not cover housing, meals, books, supplies or personal items. International students on temporary visas are not eligible for university financial aid.

Award Information

  • Michigan resident
  • Family income of $125,000 or less and assets under $125,000 for free tuition (effective fall 2025); tuition support for some families earning more
  • Applied to U-M and admitted
  • Financial aid applications filed by the deadline
  • Free tuition and mandatory fees for four years for qualifying students
  • Typical average tuition after aid (2026-27 in-state undergraduates): $0 at $0-125K family income; $967 at $125K-150K; $2,377 at $150K-180K
  • Early Decision applicants: Nov. 15
  • Early Action and Regular Decision applicants: March 1
  • FAFSA and CSS Profile available Oct. 1; suggested filing date Dec. 15
  1. Apply to U-M and be admitted.
  2. Submit the FAFSA (federal school code 002325) and the CSS Profile (code 1839) by the deadline.
  3. No separate Go Blue Guarantee application; it is awarded automatically.

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How selection works

Awarded automatically on demonstrated need to eligible Michigan residents.

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