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YPSILANTI — Eastern Michigan University has added a key new element to its free tuition program – a $2,000 housing grant. The Eagle Guarantee, available to new enrolling students for fall 2025, covers tuition and gives students an extra $2,000 to help with on-campus housing. This makes college even more affordable for Pell Grant and Michigan Achievement Scholarship students.

“Eastern was among the first universities in Michigan to offer a free tuition program and it’s been a popular choice for qualifying students for more than a decade,” said Katie Condon, vice president for enrollment management. “We’re thrilled to expand the program for new students in fall 2025 to include a $2,000 housing grant. 
 
“EMU’s campus housing is among the newest and best in the state thanks to our $200 million Welcome Home project and the opening of two brand new apartment buildings and the renovation of all other residence halls. Every unit on our campus features air conditioning and enhanced Wi-Fi. The new apartments include dishwashers and all new appliances and furnishings, along with plenty of student gathering and study spaces.”

Requirements for the Eagle Guarantee include: 

• 3.0 cumulative high school GPA;
• Eligible for Pell Grant with household assets less than $60,000 (as determined by the FAFSA);
• Michigan resident eligible to receive the Michigan Achievement Scholarship; and, 
• First-time college students (under the age of 21)

To qualify, students must:

• Apply to EMU before March 15, 2025;
• Complete the FAFSA before March 15, 2025 and send it to EMU (code: 002259)

Visit the Eagle Guarantee webpage for more information and to apply. Students will be notified of their award via their official financial aid offer. 

About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 13,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University’s rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.