Federal and State Grants

Federal Grants

Students may be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and/or the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). Eligibility is determined by the “need” amount when completing the FAFSA. The Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree. Students eligible for the Pell Grant are eligible for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) if they have filed their FAFSA by April 15. 

For additional details on the grant programs, please log on to the student portal and click on "Student Financial Services." You may also visit http://studentaid.gov/ for information on federal grants.

State Grants

Private nonprofit institutions are eligible to award the Michigan Tuition Grant to students (pending state legislation and funding). Rochester Christian University students may be eligible for these grants. To be eligible, students must, among other qualifying criteria, complete the FAFSA before July 1, live in Michigan for a full calendar year, and enter the RCU school code (002288) in the first slot of the school selection list on the FAFSA. Students may also be eligible for the Michigan Tuition Incentive Program. Students must receive a letter from the State of Michigan demonstrating their eligibility and a FAFSA must be completed. Please refer to the State of Michigan website, www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs for other state scholarships. Rochester Christian University also participates in the MI Achievement Scholarship, Children of Veterans Grant, Fostering Futures Grant, MI Future Educator Fellowship, MI Future Educator Stipend, and MI Tuition Grant.