| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.74 |
| Liaison | Andrew Horning |
| Submission Date | March 27, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Michigan
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Donald
Scavia Director Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute |
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Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:
University of Michigan students participating in the U.S. Department of Education TRIO programs are awarded the Michigan Experience Scholarship
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A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
Work study jobs are only available to University of Michigan undergraduate and graduate students who have applied for financial aid and been awarded a Federal or State of Michigan Work-Study award.
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A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
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A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
Center for Educational Outreach - The CEO is a University initiative that seeks to ensure academic excellence for all K-12 schoolchildren in the state of Michigan. We focus on continuing the University of Michigan’s commitment to educational outreach and to promoting collaboration between schools, organizations, and the community.
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A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
When a student is admitted to the university, they are considered automatically for most of the scholarships and grants administered by the Office of Financial Aid. Separate applications are not required. Students wanting to be considered for need-based as well as non-need-based university scholarships and grants, can also file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.
The University of Michigan also encourages students to explore other funding options including their University of Michigan school or college, private organizations, alumni clubs, and state programs.
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A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
MParents tries to provide all parents with sufficient information to make them feel more comfortable with their child attending Michigan. They also host a Parents & Family Weekend, and offer a parent newsletter. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers help on the application process, financial aid and setting up campus visits as well.
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A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
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A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:
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A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
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A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
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The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
See also:
http://www.admissions.umich.edu/drupal/parents
http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Home/TypesofAid/ScholarshipsGrants.aspx
http://www.ceo.umich.edu/
https://studentemployment.umich.edu/JobX_Home.aspx
http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Home/TypesofAid/ScholarshipsandGrants/OFAScholarshipListing.aspx#m
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