Guaranteed Scholarships - No Test Required
Students will be awarded the top academic scholarship that they qualify for based on their cumulative high school GPA.
Freshmen Scholarships for Fall 2022
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
- 3.9+ GPA required to compete
- Renewable 4-year award to be used toward your first degree
- Apply by December 1 for full consideration
- Living on campus? Get an extra $1,500 Valley Housing Scholarship to help pay for housing
Founder's Scholarship
$5,000
- 4.0+ GPA required
- Renewable 4-year award to be used toward your first degree
- No deadline to qualify
- Living on campus? Get an extra $1,500 Valley Housing Scholarship to help pay for housing.
Dean's Scholarship
$4,000
- 3.75+ GPA required
- Renewable 4-year award to be used toward your first degree
- No deadline to qualify
- Living on campus? Get an extra $1,500 Valley Housing Scholarship to help pay for housing.
Cardinal Scholarship
$3,000
- 3.5+ GPA required
- Renewable 4-year award to be used toward your first degree
- No deadline to qualify
- Living on campus? Get an extra $1,500 Valley Housing Scholarship to help pay for housing.
University Scholarship
$2,000
- 3.25+ GPA required
- Renewable 4-year award to be used toward your first degree
- No deadline to qualify
- Living on campus? Get an extra $1,500 Valley Housing Scholarship to help pay for housing.
Faculty Scholarship
$1,000
- 3.0+ GPA required
- Renewable 4-year award to be used toward your first degree
- No deadline to qualify
- Living on campus? Get an extra $1,500 Valley Housing Scholarship to help pay for housing.
Academic Excellence Award
$1,500
- 1380+ SAT/ 31+ ACT required
- Non-renewable award for recipients of Founder's, Dean's, Cardinal, University, or Faculty Scholarship
- No deadline to qualify
Valley Housing Scholarship
$1,500
- Renewable 4-year award for recipients of President's, Founder's, Dean's, Cardinal, University, or Faculty scholarship
- On-campus residency required
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No deadline to qualify
Red & White Award
REDUCED TUITION
Available to non-Michigan residents.
- Admitted students with a 2.5+ GPA
- Students will be granted a significantly reduced out-of-state tuition rate
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No deadline to qualify
SVSU Opportunity Grant
UP TO $6,000
Available to all admitted, first-time in college students with demonstrated financial need.
- FAFSA required
- Up to $5,000, off-campus students
- Up to $6,000, on-campus students
- Renewable for four years 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.
- FAFSA required
- High School GPA 3.0+
- Renewable for four years
Alumni Legacy
Award
$1,000
Available to new students who are children, step-children or grandchildren of SVSU graduates (including guardians).
- One year only
- Visit the Legacy Program page
THE CARDINAL PLEDGE
"I was a first-generation college student who worked full-time for the Detroit Police Department while in school. I understand the financial challenges students and their families face, and that is why we are committed to keeping our tuition rates affordable without sacrificing quality."
- Donald Bachand, SVSU President
Steps to Apply for Financial Aid
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Estimate your costs
Use the net price calculator to get an estimate of aid for which you are already eligible.
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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 scholarships and grants. We also have nearly 1,000 private scholarships that require filling out SVSU’s common scholarship application. This application opens on December 1.
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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.