Wayne State Guarantee
In partnership with the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, we have expanded our financial aid programs to include the Wayne State Guarantee, which provides tuition assistance for eligible students. Your tuition and standard fees will be completely covered by federal, state and WSU scholarships and grants for up to four years of full-time study.
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Award for incoming first-year undergraduates - fall 2026
The Wayne State Guarantee is available to Michigan residents with a family annual income of 80,000ドル or less and assets totaling 50,000ドル or less. In addition, first year undergraduates are eligible if they qualify for the Federal Pell Grant.
- We will cover the full cost of tuition and standard fees (matriculation, registration, and student service fees) with a combination of federal, state, and other WSU scholarships and grants.
- This award is renewable for up to four years, with the option to apply for a fifth year, provided you are on track to graduate in that year.
- This award will ensure tuition and fees are paid, but does not cover any other costs such as housing.
Eligibility requirements
- Incoming first-year undergraduates who are Michigan residents admitted for fall 2026 as a first-time undergraduate in a degree-program.
- Household income of 80,000ドル or less and assets of 50,000ドル or less as confirmed on the 2026-27 FAFSA.
- Michigan residents eligible for the Pell grant in 2026-27 are also eligible.
- Must be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours per semester) each semester. Funding is for fall and winter semesters.
- WSU must receive your 2026-27 FAFSA by August 1, 2026 and you must be eligible to receive federal student aid.
- Must apply for admission to WSU by August 1, 2026.
To retain eligibility
- Meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
- Maintain full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours each semester) during the fall and winter semesters.
- Demonstrate degree progress by passing a minimum of 30 credits per academic year.
- File your FAFSA each year and continue to meet family income requirements as outlined above.
Other costs
Student housing costs vary based on the housing options selected. The Wayne State Guarantee, Heart of Detroit, and other tuition pledge programs do not include the costs of housing. Federal student or parent loans can be an option to assist with these costs. Before you commit to a housing contract, review costs at housing.wayne.edu/live/costs.
Wayne State Guarantee for transfer students
The Wayne State Guarantee is now available to admitted transfer students who meet eligibility requirements and have an incoming GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Award for incoming transfer students - fall 2026
- We will cover the full cost of tuition and standard fees (matriculation, registration, and student service fees) with a combination of federal, state, and other WSU scholarships and grants.
- This award is renewable for up to two years.
- This award will ensure tuition and standard fees are paid but does not cover any other costs such as housing.
Eligibility requirements
To qualify:
- Be an incoming undergraduate transfer student who is a Michigan resident, admitted for Fall 2026 into a degree‐seeking program
- Have a minimum incoming GPA of 3.25, calculated from all colleges attended
- Qualify for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Eligibility requirements include graduating from a Michigan high school in 2023 or later. Log into the MiSSG portal to review your eligibility and add Wayne State University
- Have a household income of 80,000ドル or less and assets of 50,000ドル or less, as confirmed on the 2026–27 FAFSA
- Be enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours per semester) during fall and winter
- Ensure WSU receives the 2026–27 FAFSA by July 1, 2026, and be eligible for federal student aid
- Submit an application for admission by July 1, 2026
To retain eligibility
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements
- Maintain full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours each semester) during the fall and winter semesters
- Demonstrate degree progress by passing a minimum of 30 credits per academic year.
- File your FAFSA each year and continue to meet family income and asset requirements as outlined above.
Other programs for transfer students
WSU offers a range of transfer scholarships including the following.