Eastern Michigan University is one of the most affordable and best-valued institutions in the country. EMU's Global Tuition Rate eliminates out-of-state fees for undergraduate students, allowing all undergraduate students from the U.S.— and around the world to pay in-state rates.
First-Year Scholarships
Historically, 97 percent of freshmen receive some form of financial aid. Learn about which of our fantastic scholarships you are eligible for and how we can help make college accessible.
Emerald Scholarship
Eastern Michigan University was among the first public universities in Michigan to offer free tuition to high-achieving students with financial needs. Your hard work in high school is rewarded by increased scholarship amounts.
Criteria
- Award: up to $8,000 per year
- Eligibility: Based on cumulative high school GPA. (GPA on a 4.0 scale), Fall 2024 scholarship amounts
- Consideration: Automatic. Awarded at the time of admission
- Renewable? Yes
- Domestic Student
- Please note: Scholarship awards are contingent upon verification of admission criteria via official transcripts or test scores (if applicable).
- The scholarship award amounts will be applicable to applicants starting in Fall 2024.
Eastern Tuition Advantage (ETA)
If you earned a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA and have an adjusted gross family income of < $60,000, or Pell Grant eligibility as determined by the FAFSA you qualify for full tuition minus federal aid.
Eligibility
In addition to academic and financial need criteria, eligible students must be traditional (under the age of 21) first-year students. This award is not available to graduate, transfer, international, or post-bachelor students.
Presidential Scholarship
A 3.5 or higher cumulative high school GPA and excellent SAT/ACT scores are rewarded with Eastern's most prestigious award for incoming first-year students, which covers full tuition and room and board for four years (valued at approximately $100,000).
Eligibility
- High School Senior, incoming Freshman for Fall 2023
- Must have 1.) at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA and 2.) 25 composite ACT or 1200 SAT (Critical Reading + Math)SAT/ACT requirements are waived for those with a GPA of 3.85 or higher
- Must apply for admission to Eastern Michigan University and submit all official transcripts and test scores by the scholarship deadline.
4WARD Graduation Scholarship
The 4WARD Graduation Scholarship is an exciting opportunity to successfully complete your degree in four years while maintaining financial stability. With a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA your first two years have a locked-in tuition rate and the following two years provide full tuition coverage.
Eligibility
- Admitted students with a 3.0+ cumulative GPA will have the opportunity to opt into the 4WARD Graduation Scholarship.
- International students are eligible to participate.