Office of Higher Education 4th Quarter Payment Update & Action Items

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Action Items

Thank you for continuing to submit certifications and reimbursement requests ahead of the 4^th quarter deadline (August 11^th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.). We are here to support you during this year-end process. 

There are currently 37 institutions who have outstanding certifications that must be completed by the 4^th quarter deadline. Please review certification rosters and reach out for assistance as soon as possible to ensure timely processing of payments.

Payment Updates

As planned, the following payments will be processed (August 12^th, 2026):

• Children of Veterans Tuition Grant*
• Fostering Futures Scholarship
• Futures for Frontliners
• MI Future Educator Fellowship
• MI Future Educator Stipend
• MI GEAR UP Scholarship
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship*
• Michigan Competitive Scholarship
• Michigan Reconnect/Expansion
• Michigan Tuition Grant
• Police Officer’s and Fire Fighter’s Survivor Tuition Grant*
• Tuition Incentive Program*

*Note: There will be a brief delay in the processing of these payments as we work with the State Budget Office and the Legislature to authorize a transfer of funds.

Program Contacts

As always, if you have questions, please reach out at any time.

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 Schola®.