| Title | Eligibility | Amount | Number Awarded | How to Apply | Enrollment Requirements | Renewal |
| Board of Trustees Grant | Awarded on the basis of financial need. |
$100-$1,780 per year. | Varies. | Submit FAFSA. | Must be enrolled half-time - 6 credit hours or more. | Varies. |
| Alumni Dependent Tuition Program | Non-resident dependents of NMU alumni who received a master's, baccalaureate, or associate degree. | Recipients will receive resident tuition rates. | Unlimited. Awarded to all who meet criteria. | A Dependent Certification form is required and available through the Admissions Office or click here. | No minimum credit hour requirement. | Yes. |
| Alumni Legacy Scholarship | Child (or grandchild) of an NMU graduate who is a dues-paying member of the NMU Alumni Association and Michigan resident. | $500 per year. | Two per year. | An alumni Legacy Certification form is required and available through the Alumni Relations Office or click here. | Must be a Michigan resident with at least 60 credit hours completed. Must be a continuous, full-time student with at least 12 credit hours per semester for the duration of the award. | Yes. Must re-apply. |
| Indian Tuition Waiver | Michigan Residents at least 1/4 Native American. | Full Tuition | Varies | Contact Financial Aid Office | Degree Seeking | Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress |