Scholarship Information

The overall goal of this program is to increase higher education opportunities for young people who are low-income (Pell eligible as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and are alumni of foster care. This program provides support that promotes success and well-being throughout the undergraduate experience at Ferris State.

Recipients of the FYI scholarship receive up to $4,000 per year, to be applied to any direct costs at Ferris (such as tuition and fees, room and board, and textbooks and supplies). Applicants are advised to apply early, as the FYI program is limited to 30 students. Application deadline for incoming Fall students is July 1. Application deadline for incoming Spring students is November 1. 
Recipients of the FYI scholarship receive up to $4,000 per year, to be applied to any direct costs at Ferris (such as tuition and fees, room and board, and textbooks and supplies). Applicants are advised to apply early, as the FYI program is limited to 30 students.

The scholarship is available to current and new students who:

• participate in group activities and individual meetings;

• meet regularly with an assigned mentor;

• participate in academic monitoring;

• meet regularly with an academic advisor;

• maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by FAFSA; 

• abide by the Code of Student Community Standards; and

• the Independent Living Life Skills Coach is available to work individually with students to find safe, clean, and affordable housing should a student decide to not live on campus.