Michigan Promise Scholarship Resolution

24Sep09

Michigan Promise Scholarship Resolution

Whereas, Central Michigan University’s (CMU) Student Government Association (SGA) is dedicated to inspiring improvement throughout its community by providing and promoting advocacy amongst and for its constituency, in hopes of developing a healthy and diverse learning environment while fostering a positive image of our university;  and

Whereas, currently the State of Michigan’s Senate has passed budget legislation eliminating the Michigan Promise Scholarship in order to close a $2.7 billion deficit, while the House has yet to approve said legislation; and

Whereas, 96,000 students in Michigan will be negatively affected by funding withdrawals made to the Michigan Promise Scholarship; and

Whereas, last year, 4,214 CMU students received the Michigan Promise Scholarship, amounting to $4,213,500 in lost scholarships; and

Whereas, this year, 3,409 students (freshman and returning) have not been awarded their earned Michigan Promise Scholarships, amounting to $3,409,000 in lost scholarships; and

Whereas, this year, 122 students who had been awarded the scholarship, but were not officially on CMU’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid roster for those who were eligible to receive the Michigan Promise Scholarship, have also not received their promised funds, amounting to an additional $127,000 in lost scholarships; and

Whereas, this year, 338 incoming freshman who have been labeled as “high-need” due to their eligibility status for Federal Pell Grants, have had their lost scholarships accounted for by CMU, costing the university $338,000; and

Whereas, the loss of the Michigan Promise Scholarships, especially during the currently weakened economic state, is likely to cause CMU retention rates to decrease as formerly financially stable students continually lose funds that have been relied on thus far; and

Whereas,  amidst the current economic climate, the dismissal of the Michigan Promise Scholarship will further perpetuate student debt as students will have to look toward more loans to fund their education; therefore

Be it resolved, that the CMU SGA implement the following actions to ensure that the student populous receive their promised scholarships:

  • Encourage students to demand, as constituents, that Michigan’s Legislature passes no further legislation that would eliminate or reduce the Michigan Promise Scholarship.
  • Publicize a campus- and state-wide “Promise Day” in which SGA will facilitate the mediums necessary for students to call and urge their Senators and Representatives to vote in favor of a budget plan that will not eliminate or reduce the Michigan Promise Scholarship.
  • Advocate to policyholders in Lansing, on behalf of the CMU student body, the necessity of continuing to fund the Michigan Promise Scholarship, as it is vital to making college an affordable option for all students.

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Get Involved: Open Committee Chair Positions

14Sep09

Looking to get more involved in SGA? There are two committee chair positions open right now.

Become the chair of the RSO Growth and Development Committee or the Traditions and Spirit Committee.

Contact SGA for more information.


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Have questions about the new tailgating policy?

13Sep09

Derek van der Merwe from Athletics Internal Operations is coming to speak at the SGA General Board meeting on Monday, Sept. 14. Come to Dow 171 at 7 p.m. to find out more details about the tailgating policy.


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Connect with SGA through social media

30Aug09

The Student Government Association at Central Michigan University would like to connect with you and hear your ideas through social media.

Here are the ways you can connect with us:

The blog also will serve as a hub of current information. Check back often for posts about what is going on at CMU within SGA.


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