16-04-2025
New sweepstakes to encourage Michigan students to fill out FAFSA
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new state-funded sweepstakes has been launched to encourage Michigan students to complete the — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Alongside the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential and the Michigan College Access Network, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer introduced the sweepstakes on Wednesday. In all, the sweepstakes will give away $900,000 — 10 $50,000 prizes and 40 $10,000 prizes.
The Federal Student Aid office distributes approximately $120 billion annually to help students from lower-income homes afford college.
Beverly Walker-Griffea, the executive director of , says the sweepstakes will encourage more students to take advantage of a program that removes obstacles to so many potential paths of success.
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'It's not only the $50,000 (prizes), but it makes you eligible for career training of up to $4,000 with the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. It means that you can attend your local community college tuition free,' Walker-Griffea said during a news conference.
Whitmer says this is another step in her administration's commitment to lowering the cost and expanding access to higher education. She also launched the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and the Michigan Reconnect program, which provides tuition assistance to Michiganders 21 and up to go back to school to earn skill certificates or an associate's degree.
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