Guaranteed Scholarships - No Test Required
Students will be awarded the top academic scholarship that they qualify for based on their cumulative high school GPA.
Guaranteed Scholarships - No Test Required
Students will be awarded the top academic scholarship that they qualify for based on their cumulative high school GPA.
At SVSU, we see your value and we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. We believe that the cost of tuition should not prevent you from taking the next step in your academic journey and future career. That’s why we developed the SVSU Cardinal Commitment.
This extensive financial aid package provides four years of free tuition for eligible first-time in college students in Michigan who have a family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less and meet eligibility criteria.
Is your family income more than $50,000? We offer many additional scholarships for which you may be eligible or contact us to see how we can help you.
President's Scholarship
100% Tuition
Founder's Scholarship
$5,000
Dean's Scholarship
$4,000
Cardinal Scholarship
$3,000
University Scholarship
$2,000
Faculty Scholarship
$1,000
Academic Excellence Award
$1,500
Valley Housing Scholarship
$1,500
Red & White Award
REDUCED TUITION
Available to non-Michigan residents.
SVSU Opportunity Grant
UP TO $6,000
Available to all admitted, first-time in college students with demonstrated financial need.
Private
Scholarships
UP TO $5,000
Scholarships that reward academic achievement, service, leadership, character and participation in extracurricular activities. Visit Private Scholarships for more information. Application available beginning Dec. 1 to all admitted students.
Saginaw
Urban & Civic
Award
UP TO $3,000
Available to those students living in the Saginaw Promise Zone with demonstrated financial need.
Alumni Legacy
Award
$1,000
Available to new students who are children, step-children or grandchildren of SVSU graduates (including guardians).
- Donald Bachand, SVSU President
Estimate your costs
Use the net price calculator to get an estimate of aid for which you are already eligible.
Apply for financial aid
Fill out your FAFSA.
SVSU Code: 002314
When you fill out the FAFSA, you are automatically considered for SVSU’s academic and . We also have nearly 1,000 private scholarships that require filling out SVSU’s common scholarship application. This application opens on December 1.
Stay Updated
Within a month of submission, look for your SVSU award letter. Then, keep checking my.svsu.edu throughout the spring. SVSU has financial aid experts that will meet one-on-one with you to find the best possible financial aid package for you. You can keep track of your award package from your SVSU student account.