Working Families Scholarship Application Timeline

Incoming First-Year and Transfer Students

October 1, 2025

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

December 2025 and January 2026

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

February 1, 2026

Deadline to complete your Undergraduate Admissions application.

February 14, 2026

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

February 15, 2026

Working Families Scholarship Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET. 

Mid-March 2026

Award recipients are notified.

Current 1st Year Michigan Tech Students (Achievers)

October 1, 2025

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

January and February 2026

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, 2026

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

February 15, 2026

Working Families Scholarship Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET. 

Mid-March 2026

Award recipients are notified.

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