Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver


The Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver (MITW) is a program enacted by Public Act 174 of 1976, which waives the tuition costs for eligible Native Americans in public community colleges or universities within Michigan. The student must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, posses 1/4 BQ, and be a resident of Michigan. 

Contact MILS

If your university or college is denying you access to the MITW or placing additional restrictions upon you, please contact MILS at 231-947-0122 for more assistance. 

The Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver page has more information including eligibility information as well as the application. 


2007 Tribal Position Paper on Constitutionality of the MITW