• MICHIGAN INDIAN TUITION WAIVER

     

    Applying fo rthe Michigan Inidan Tuition Waiver 

    Quistions Contact: Melissa Kiesewetter at 517-241-7748

    Agency: Michigan Department of Civil Rights 

     

    Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Application

  • ELIGIBILITY:

    To be eligible for the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver, you must meet the following criteria:

    • Qualify for admission to one of Michigan's public colleges or universities AND
    • Be 1/4 or more Native American blood quantum as certified by your Tribal Enrollment: Sault Tribe Enrollment or Bay Mills Enrollment
    • Are an enrolled citizen of a U.S. Federally Recognized Tribe as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND
    • Be a legal resident of the state of Michigan for not less than 12 consecutive months. 

     

    DOCUMENTATION:

    You must provide the following with your MITW application.

    • A photocopy of your Michigan Drivers License or state-issued Michigan Identification Card;
    • A photocopy of your Tribal ID.

  • PROOF OF RESIDENCY - Your MITW residency status does not determine your residency status at your institution. Your institution may require additional documentation as proof of residency or to determine your length of residency in Michigan.

    TRIBAL CERTIFICATION 
    You must submit this application to your Tribal Enrollment Department for certification and signature.

    The Tribal Enrollment Department is certifying that you, the student, are ¼ or more Native American blood quantum and an enrolled citizen of a U.S. Federally Recognized Tribe. The Tribal Enrollment Department may submit this form and accompanying documents on your behalf to MDCR for verification.

    STUDENT STATUS

    The statute does not limit tuition waiver eligibility based upon full/part-time status, degree track, academic performance, or similar criteria - and such information will not affect MDCR verification.

     

     

  • INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS REQUESTING A MITW TRANSFER 

    • If you have never submitted an application to MDCR, you must complete the entire application, filling out the 'new student' box, obtain tribal certification, and submit all documents to MDCR according to the instructions.

    • If you have previously applied and been verified by MDCR, complete only the Student Section of the application and fill out the 'continuing student' box. The transfer/dual enrollment section must be completed, but Tribal Certification does not need to be obtained
Last Modified on September 8, 2023