The bill amends the 1966 PA 313, which establishes tuition grants for resident students attending independent nonprofit institutions of higher learning in Michigan. Key changes include the redefinition of eligible institutions to ensure they comply with civil rights laws and do not solely provide sectarian instruction. The bill also updates the administrative body responsible for overseeing the grants from the Michigan higher education assistance authority to the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential. Additionally, it specifies that grants must be awarded based on an evaluation of the family's financial resources and establishes that students receiving certain scholarships are ineligible for these tuition grants.

Further provisions clarify the eligibility criteria for students, including residency requirements and the necessity to maintain satisfactory academic progress. The bill stipulates that grants must not exceed the tuition and fees reported by the eligible institutions and introduces a mechanism for prorated payments. It also outlines that students receiving full tuition coverage from other private scholarships are ineligible for the state grant, while those with partial coverage may qualify for a proportionate grant. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the accessibility and administration of tuition grants for Michigan residents pursuing higher education.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 390.991