Freshmen Scholarships for Fall 2022

Guaranteed Scholarships - No Test Required

Students will be awarded the top academic scholarship that they qualify for based on their cumulative high school GPA.

Nearly Half of SVSU Freshmen Had Their Entire Tuition Paid for by Scholarships and Grants

At SVSU, we want everyone to obtain a first-class college education, regardless of income. Last year, nearly half of SVSU freshmen had their entire tuition paid for by scholarships and grants that never have to be repaid.

The Cardinal Commitment assures qualifying first-time-in-college students that SVSU will step up with additional funding if your basic tuition costs exceed your grants and scholarships.

Estimate YOUR scholarships and grants!

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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
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
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

4 Steps to F.A.

Apply to SVSU

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.