GOLDEN GRIZZLIES
TUITION GUARANTEE

FREE TUITION
FOR ELIGIBLE INCOMING FRESHMEN

At Oakland University, we have a responsibility to create pathways of opportunity for all students. That’s why we’re proud to offer FREE TUITION to eligible incoming Michigan freshmen.

With OU’s GOLDEN GRIZZLIES TUITION GUARANTEE, eligible incoming freshmen can attend OU free for four years. That means students can focus on their degree and their future — without worrying about how to pay for it.

OU
Tuition
-
Gift
Aid*
-
Expected Family
Contribution
=
Remaining
Balance

Covered by the
Golden Grizzlies
Tuition Guarantee

*Gift aid does not include Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Geographic Region Award, or OU Housing Grant.

In combination with the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, OU merit and need-based aid can help to cover both tuition and other costs, such as housing and living expenses.

To Qualify

We'll let you know if you qualify for the award.

Requirement

Michigan resident

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of less than $8000

How much will you pay?

Expected Family Contribution
$0-
$5,500
$6,000
$7,000
$7,999
You Pay
(in average tuition)
$0
$500
$1,500
$2,500

*For 2023 Michigan high school graduates with a 3.0 who are also receiving Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Amounts are an average and vary based on each student’s aid package. Calculations reflect only tuition, as calculated in our 2023/2024 Cost of Attendance.

More Scholarships

Our commitment to affordability doesn’t end here. Learn more about our scholarships for incoming freshmen and transfer students.