Therefore, the tuition waiver is NOT based on academic achievement. Reapplication occurs only when changing university or college. Process for Tuition Wavier Program Native Americans interested in attending college, must take the following steps to qualify for the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Program. Admission Students need to apply and be accepted to a college. The MITW program only guarantees tuition payment, not admission.
Admission is determined by individual schools.
Tribal Certification Tribal governments or the Bureau of Indian Affairs certify blood quantum by checking tribal or federal records. Or Native American students may obtain an original letter of certification from their tribe or the Bureau of Indian Affairs and verify 12 months of residency. ITC will forward documentation of verification to the Financial Aid Office of the Michigan public community college, college or university. Verifications will not be forwarded to the school or university without certification and documentation of residency. An Act to provide free tuition for North American Indians in public, state, community, or public junior colleges, public colleges or universities, or federal tribally controlled community colleges.