DETROIT (WWJ) - Detroit students who graduate from high school will be able to go to Wayne State for free starting next year.
The new Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge was announced Wednesday morning by Wayne State President M. Roy Wilson, Michigan Gov. Gretvhen Whitmer and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The program offers free tuition for 2020 graduates of Detroit high schools or any residents earning a high school diploma next year.
"This is a tremendous day for Wayne State and for Detroit students," said WSU President Roy Wilson. "This initiative aligns perfectly with many of our institutional values. Opportunity, accessibility and affordability are all pillars of the high quality education we provide, and the Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge delivers on all those values. With the resources and opportunities on campus and the exciting resurgence in Detroit, it's never been a better time to be a Warrior."
To be eligible for the free tuition, students must meet the following criteria:
- Live in the city of Detroit and have graduated from high school or have graduated from any Detroit high school (public, private, charter, parochial, or home school program) in 2020 or after.
- Join RaiseMe, a Wayne State partner, which allows high school students to log their achievements and activities to earn micro-scholarships.
- Receive admission to Wayne State University as a first-time, full-time freshman in fall 2020 or after.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, for the following fall.
"The Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge reaffirms Wayne State's long-standing commitment to the city and its residents," said Wayne State Provost Keith Whitfield. "This solidifies our status as the university of choice for Detroit students. I'd like to thank Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Dawn Medley and her team for making this scholarship a reality."
