BeFree Tuition Guarantee
With our BeFree Tuition Guarantee, qualified undergraduate students can have their standard tuition costs covered!* This opportunity is available to undergraduate students who attend on-campus or online.
*Students attending the CIM, ADI or College of Nursing programs may be responsible to pay the difference for program specific tuition costs. See rules and eligibility requirements.
Baker College (On-Campus and Online)
Choose from 80+ undergraduate and certificate programs offered fully online or on one of our Michigan campuses in Cadillac, Owosso, Jackson, Muskegon, Port Huron or Royal Oak.
Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM)
Join us in the kitchen with an Associate in Baking and Pastry, Culinary Arts, or Food and Beverage Management. Programs are available in Port Huron or Muskegon, Michigan.
Auto/Diesel Institute of Michigan (ADI)
Get ready to start your career with an Associate or Certificate in Automotive Service Technology or Diesel Service Technology. Programs located in Owosso, Michigan.
BeFree Tuition Guarantee Eligibility
Whether you are a first-year student, a recent high school graduate, a transfer, an adult with minimal college experience, or have an associate’s degree from another institution, you may be eligible for the BeFree Tuition guarantee.
Applicants must:
- Be an undergraduate student
- Be pursuing a credentialed certificate, associate or bachelor degree
- Have not previously earned a bachelor degree
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Qualify for the maximum Federal Pell Grant award amount (typically income below $50,000, but varies based on family size and other information from the FAFSA application)
- Have a high school or college cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Attend at least half-time
Rules & Qualifications
- Free tuition will be granted for the Fall and Spring semesters (Summer included for programs that require summer enrollment)
- Includes standard tuition only
- Students may be responsible for fees, books, software, supplies or other program specific materials. Students attending nursing, culinary, or auto-diesel programs may be responsible for tuition exceeding the standard tuition rate
- The student must be a new Baker College student beginning Fall 2024 or later (students who previously attended Baker College are not eligible)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and complete the verification process (if applicable)
- Enroll in an undergraduate degree or certificate program
- Qualify for the maximum Federal Pell Grant award amount (typically income below $50,000, but varies based on family size and other information from the FAFSA application)
- Attend at least half-time (six or more credit hours each semester) in classes that apply toward the student’s program
- High School Graduates – must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the end of their senior year
- Transfer Students – must have a college cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Withdrawals and dropped classes may result in loss of BeFree Tuition Guarantee eligibility and/or increased tuition cost to students
- Continue to meet the maximum Pell Grant eligibility requirements annually
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually before May 1
- Maintain continuous half-time attendance in classes that apply toward the student’s program
- Maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements
How does this work?
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By July 1, 2024
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Why Choose Baker College?
Colleges are not created equal. Baker College focuses on students first and the belief that education is a powerful tool for improving personal and generational growth. Decreasing reliance on student loan debt, is just one way Baker College makes a lasting impact for families.
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Take an onsite tour of one of our 6 campuses in Cadillac, Owosso, Jackson, Muskegon, Port Huron and Royal Oak, Michigan. We offer several tour options.
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Housing Available
If you’re planning to attend Baker College full-time in Cadillac, Owosso, or Port Huron you have the option to live in Baker housing.
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