Michigan Achievement Scholarship Certification Reminder
The Michigan Achievement Scholarship (including the Community College Guarantee) certification deadline for the 2nd quarter is approaching quickly.
To be included in the 2nd quarter payments, awards must be certified by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Please remember that Monday, February 16 is a federal holiday, and The Office of Higher Education will be closed.
We ask that ALL institutions make their best efforts to fully complete their Q2 certifications well ahead of the deadline. It is critical that we have accurate information to support our funding projections and ensure timely payment to all schools.
Benefits to completing this process early include:
- Avoiding slower system times during extreme traffic
- Allowing time for coordinators to assist you with any errors you are encountering
- Ensuring payments are made in a timely manner
- Giving you additional time to review students who need adjustments
Because You Asked
A new GovDelivery section for commonly received questions from institutions:
“I updated my students’ graduation date, but they still are showing as ineligible”
Page 13 of the State Programs Procedures Manual states:
High School Completion and Mid-year/Off-cycle Awards Reminder
Students must complete their high school requirements before the start date of their coursework for the semester/term at their institution to be considered for State financial aid. Institutions are responsible for verifying the student met their high school completion requirements prior to the semester/term start date they begin awarding State financial aid. Institutions will need to contact the MI Student Aid program coordinator to initiate a system override for students in this scenario.
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential is not affiliated with National Merit Scholarship Corporation or its registered trademarks National Achievement®, Achievement Scholarship®, or Achievement Scholar®.
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