| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.07 |
| Liaison | Andrew Horning |
| Submission Date | June 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Michigan
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.84 / 4.00 |
Donald
Scavia Director Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute |
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:
A central priority for the University of Michigan is ensuring that admitted students are able to attend regardless of financial need. The institution has a longstanding commitment to provide a package of financial aid that meets the full demonstrated need of in state students to pay for tuition, room and board, textbooks and incidentals. The University also provides financial aid to out-of-state students, although not at the same level of support. Overall, the University strives to have a diverse socioeconomic mix of students on campus, and to ensure that no student graduates with an unmanageable level of debt. Students from families in the lowest income bracket are not required to pay anything out-of-pocket to attend the University of Michigan. Work Study opportunities are offered to all students whose family income is $100,000 or less.
A brief description of any programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of any programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
A brief description of any programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
A brief description of any targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of other admissions policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
A brief description of other financial aid policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
A brief description of other policies and programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students not covered above:
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to support non-traditional students?:
A brief description of any scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:
A brief description of any onsite child care facilities, partnerships with local facilities, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:
Students who have young, dependent children in child care may be eligible for the U-M Child Care Subsidy Program, which provides funds to assist students with the cost of child care licensed by the state of Michigan. Students who wish to apply for the subsidy must meet several eligibility criteria and must submit both a federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and an application for the subsidy. See http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Home/HowtoApplyforAid/StudentswithChildCareExpenses.aspx for more information.
A brief description of other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (accessibility and affordability indicators)?:
Indicators that the institution is accessible and affordable to low-income students::
| Percentage (0-100) | |
| The percentage of entering students that are low-income | 14 |
| The graduation/success rate for low-income students | 82 |
| The percentage of student financial need met, on average | 33 |
| The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt | 55 |
The percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
The website URL where information about the institution's affordability and access programs is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.