Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions | Michigan Technological University

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Is financial aid available for international students?

Financial aid regulations for international students differ from those for US citizens, but some financial aid options for international students may still be available.

2

How do I qualify for merit-based scholarships?

For some merit scholarships, students are automatically considered when they are accepted for admission to Michigan Tech. For other merit scholarships, students must submit a separate application. The criteria used to determine eligibility for a merit scholarship will vary depending on the scholarship. Please review our Scholarships page for more information about merit scholarships that are available and the specific eligibility criteria for those scholarships.

3

What about finding scholarships within my community?

Students can receive private scholarships from a variety of sources, such as high schools, churches, and community service organizations. Large companies in your area or a family member's employer may be a scholarship source. You do not always have to be directly associated with an organization to qualify for a scholarship.

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If I receive a scholarship, aid, or benefit that is not already included in my financial aid package, do I have to report it?

Yes, Federal and state regulations require applicants to report sources of assistance not shown on the Michigan Tech financial aid package. Your financial aid package may require adjustment. To report your sources of assistance:

Log on to your Financial Aid Portal using your ISO username and password.
Scroll down to the 2024-2025 Outside Resources section.
Click "Add Outside Resources" and follow the prompts to access Banner Self Service.
Once you have navigated to Resources/Additional Information in Banner Self Service, enter all scholarships you have earned and click "Submit Information." Be sure to enter scholarship information for each semester.
Return to your Financial Aid Portal and select Refresh from the pop-up box.

Once entered, your scholarship(s) will take 2-3 business days to appear under the 2024-2025 Outside Resources section. Repeat this process as you are notified of additional non-Michigan Tech awards.

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Where should outside scholarship checks be sent?

Checks should be sent to:

Michigan Technological University

Student Financial Services Center

1400 Townsend Drive

Houghton, MI 49931-1295

To ensure proper credit to your account, please ask the donor to include your full name along with your Michigan Tech ID number and/or date of birth on your scholarship check.