Graduation Grant Program
Through our work, CEW+ has recognized the financial challenges students may navigate around managing educational costs as they complete their degree program. The CEW+ Graduation Grant Program is focused on providing one-time grants (up to $3500) covering student account charges (including tuition, fees, etc) to students experiencing an unexpected financial setback in the final term of their degree. With these grant allocations, we hope to eliminate the financial barriers that may prevent a student from graduating.
Eligibility
Eligible students must:
- Be currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at the UM Ann Arbor campus
- Be eligible to graduate at the end of the current academic term
- Have a current student account balance of $3500 or less
- Have adequate room within the financial aid budget to receive the grant without negative impact to other aid
Applications are accepted and reviewed once per academic term (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer) within a designated application window.
Winter 2025 Application is open!
Important Dates:
Application Form Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Decision Notification: Week of April 7, 2025
Interested in being notified about future application cycles? Sign up for our email notification list! We will also announce upcoming application cycles via the CEW+ email newsletter.
How To Apply
To be considered for CEW+ Graduation Grant funds, students must complete the application form listed below and attach documentation that confirms eligibility to graduate at the end of the current academic term. Documentation confirming graduation eligibility can include degree audits, letter from an academic advisor or committee chair, or copy of a successful application for graduation within your program. Applicants that are only completing incomplete coursework during their final term must have documentation from an instructor, advisor or departmental staff.
Transcripts (official or unofficial) cannot be submitted as proof of graduation eligibility. Applications must be completed in full; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants should review the Graduation Grant Program FAQ sheet listed below as they prepare for application submission.
Award Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by CEW+ staff with the support of the Office of Financial Aid. Awardees will be determined by random selection until program funding for the semester is exhausted. CEW+ will notify applicants of the outcome of their application status during the timeline listed above, with additional information about funding disbursement being given to those who are selected to receive a grant.
Grant recipients will be asked to complete a post-graduation survey to communicate their degree completion status and additional feedback regarding the program.
FAQ
Click here for the CEW+ Graduation Grant Program FAQ
Other questions? Contact [email protected] or (734) 764-6360.