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Paying for Michigan

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Michigan actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Michigan for families earning under $125,000 a year. Go Blue Guarantee covers full tuition and mandatory fees for Michigan residents with family income up to $125k (assets also under $125k); need-based grants for others; no loans in aid packages for low-income students.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Michigan's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$1,043/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$1,878/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$4,895/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$10,869/yr after aid
$110k+$26,517/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$38,044
In-state tuition$18,848
Out-of-state tuition$57,273
Room & board$16,246
Average net price$19,005
Students on aid55%
Financial needMeets most demonstrated need
International studentsNo need-based aid for international students

Michigan cost & aid FAQ

How much does Michigan cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $19,005 per year at Michigan after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $38,044. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Michigan cost by family income?

At Michigan, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $1,043 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $26,517 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Michigan offer free tuition?

Yes. Michigan waives tuition for families earning under $125,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Michigan give financial aid to international students?

No need-based aid for international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Michigan's financial aid office.

Does Michigan meet full financial need?

Meets most demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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