Tuition and Financial Aid
One of the most affordable private, liberal arts schools in the country, with tuition half the national average for similar institutions. Lowest tuition for private colleges in Michigan.
FAFSA Filing
The 2024-25 FAFSA form is available now.
Special Circumstances refer to financial situations: loss of employment, benefits or assets; reduction in income; elementary or secondary school tuition expenses; extensive medical expenses not covered by insurance.
Unusual Circumstances refer to conditions that justify an aid administrator making an adjustment to a student’s dependency status based on a unique situation: human trafficking; refugee or asylee status; parental abandonment, incarceration; death of a parent.
If you have a special or unusual circumstance, please contact our office for more information at finaid@garfie1d.com or 734-432-5663.
| STEP 1: | Apply for admission to Madonna University. Students who submit a complete application for admission by posted deadlines will be considered for merit scholarships. |
| STEP 2: | Complete FAFSA (Madonna code – 002282). Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between October 1 and March 1 (recommended deadline). You must apply for financial aid to be considered for Federal, State, and most Madonna University aid programs. |
| STEP 3: | Consider all available aid. Be sure to investigate all types of financial aid – scholarships, grants, loans. Our Financial Aid staff will work with you to prepare a financial aid package that outlines all aid available to you. Because Madonna is so affordable, a little aid can go a long way! |
| STEP 4: |
Madonna University's Financial Aid Department will provide you instructions on how to access our Financial Aid system (My Financial Aid) so that you can review your financial aid package, see what documents you may need to provide to complete the process as well as accept your Financial Aid package. |
One of the most affordable private, liberal arts schools, with tuition half the national average for similar institutions.
You must apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for Federal, State, and most Madonna University aid programs.
Depending on your circumstances, there are a variety of grant and scholarship options available.
Fill out the FASFA and see what Federal and State aid programs are available to you.
Newly admitted students receiving the maximum federal Pell Grant, Michigan Tuition Grant, and Michigan Achievement Scholarship will have no additional out-of-pocket tuition expenses beginning in Fall 2024.
We have information available to you on how student loans work as part of your overall financial aid package.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Treatment of Title IV (Federal Aid) When a Student Withdraws
We help with processing payments, provide student tax information and detailed account statements.
The Federal Work-Study program is a federally subsidized financial aid program that offers part-time jobs on campus for eligible undergraduate and graduate students.
Scholarship Opportunities
Why Madonna?
