$0-125K
100%
of applicants qualified for aid
$0
average tuition paid by family
Are you a Michigan resident concerned about paying for college?
The Go Blue Guarantee is the University of Michigan's commitment to keeping a world-class education affordable and accessible for all Michigan residents pursuing undergraduate study on all three U-M campuses.
Michigan families with incomes1 $125,000 and under & assets2 below $125,000 now qualify for FREE TUITION.
This page provides specific information about the Go Blue Guarantee on the Ann Arbor campus. To learn more about how it works at UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint, please visit their sites directly.
New! On the Ann Arbor Campus:
Continuing and incoming students who qualify for free tuition through the Go Blue Guarantee and are enrolled in the:
- School of Nursing
- Marsal Family School of Education
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
now receive coverage for the full cost of attendance, including housing costs and fees.
Graduate students who received the Go Blue Guarantee as undergraduates and are now enrolled in the School of Social Work MSW Program, will receive a "Graduate Guarantee," covering tuition, housing, and fees.
1Income is the money you earned in the prior-prior tax year, including Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and untaxed income.
2Assets are all of your current available funds and investments, excluding retirement accounts and your primary home.
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Free Tuition
For families with incomes $125,000 and under & assets below $125,000
Tuition Support
For some families earning more
Four years for qualifying in-state students | Ann Arbor campus.
Michigan families with incomes1 $125,000 and under & assets2 below $125,000 now qualify for free tuition.
U-M is the only public university in Michigan that covers 100% of demonstrated financial need of eligible Michigan residents. Below are examples of typical tuition support offered to Michigan families who apply for aid:
$125-150K
99%
of applicants qualified for aid
$638
average tuition paid by family
$150-180K
98%
of applicants qualified for aid
$2,574
average tuition paid by family
Updated July 2025; represents 2025-26 in-state undergraduates with typical income and assets in these ranges
How does this work?
You do not have to apply specifically for the Go Blue Guarantee. It is automatically awarded to qualified Michigan residents who:
Step 1
Apply to U-M
- Nov. 1: Early Decision/Early Action Application Deadline
- Dec. 1: School of Music, Theatre & Dance Deadline
- Feb. 1: Regular Decision Application Deadline
Step 2
Apply for financial aid
- Nov. 15: Financial aid deadline - Early Decision applicants only
- Dec. 15: Financial aid suggested filing date - Early Action/Regular Decision applicants
- March 1: Financial aid deadline - Early Action/Regular Decision applicants
Step 3
Get Admitted
All admitted undergraduate students are considered to receive this aid.
Invested in Your Success
The Go Blue Guarantee is providing talented Michigan students who never dreamed of attending U-M with a challenging, welcoming, energizing and inspiring educational experiences.
The Go Blue Guarantee has done the impossible for me. I never thought that I was going to be able to go to a good school or come out of college without any debt. Now I can do both!
Odri S.
The Go Blue Guarantee has done the impossible for me. I never thought that I was going to be able to go to a good school or come out of college without any debt. Now I can do both!
The Go Blue Guarantee and our efforts to keep U-M affordable for all Michigan residents are made possible in part by the generous support of our donors.