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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

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