Working Families Scholarship Application Timeline

Incoming First-Year and Transfer Students

September 1, 2026

Working Families Scholarship Application Opens.

October 1, 2026

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opens. The Working Families Scholarship requires FAFSA completion for students to apply. 

December 2026 & January 2027

Informational Webcast about the scholarship application process and the Thompson Scholar Experience. 

February 1, 2027

Deadline to complete your Undergraduate Admissions application.

February 14, 2027

Deadline to complete your (FAFSA) application and have results sent to Michigan Tech. 

February 15, 2027

Submit your Working Families Scholarship Applications by 11:59 p.m. ET for priority consideration 

Current 1st Year Michigan Tech Students (Achievers)

September 1, 2026

Working Families Scholarship Application Opens.

October 1, 2026

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opens. The Working Families Scholarship requires FAFSA completion for students to apply.

January & February 2027

Attend a Thompson Scholar Open House or Meet up event to learn more about the scholarship and benefits of becoming a Thompson Scholar.

February 14, 2027

Deadline to complete your (FAFSA) application and have results sent to Michigan Tech. 

February 15, 2027

Submit your Working Families Scholarship Applications by 11:59 p.m. ET for priority consideration.