Descriptions of Need-Based Aid

Federal Need-Based Aid

  • Federal Pell Grant: The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to eligible undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor's degree and is based on the expected family contribution as determined by the FAFSA. Awards range from $976 to $5,350 per year.

    Pell Grant recipients may also be eligible for two new federal grants:
  • Academic Competitiveness Grant - For freshmen and sophomores who finished a rigorous high school curriculum. First year award is $750. Students who complete their freshman year with a college grade point average of at least 3.0 may be eligible for a sophomore year award of $1,300.

  • SMART Grant - For juniors and seniors in specific majors who have earned a college grade point average of at least 3.0. Award is $4,000 per year and is currently restricted to majors related to the sciences, engineering, computer science, mathematics, and "critical foreign languages."
  • Federal SEOG:  The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is awarded to undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor's degree. Kettering University allocates this grant to students with the highest need. Only Pell-eligible students can be considered for SEOG.

State Need-Based Aid

  • MCS/MTG: The Michigan Competitive Scholarship/Michigan Tuition Grant is administered through the State of Michigan for Michigan residents only. The amount is determined by a formula which takes into consideration other gift aid and parent/student contribution.
  • Michigan Promise Scholarship: The Michigan Promise Scholarship provides up to $4,000 for all students who took the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) and meet the eligibility requirements. Eligible students must certify their Michigan Merit Award with the State of Michigan before the money is sent to the University.

Institutional Need-Based Aid

  • KUOG (Kettering University Grant): This is an institutional grant. The amount is determined by an institutional formula.