Dear (removed) family member:
It is with much regret that I bring you news that the Michigan Legislature has adopted a higher education budget rescinding the Promise Scholarship and all or part of the State Competitive Grant for the current school year, 2009-10.
I am disappointed beyond words that the State of Michigan cannot keep its commitment. Last week, in anticipation of this development, I reminded students that (removed) credited their accounts with the aid that the state had promised to send us on their behalf. Regrettably, it is necessary for the university to remove that credit from their accounts and bill them for the amount now owing. We will likewise adjust their awards for Winter semester 2010.
For the convenience of you and your student, the amount due for Fall semester can be paid in two monthly installments, this month and next. If your student is currently on a deferred payment plan, the plan will be revised to reflect this change.
Should the State of Michigan take action later in the current year to fund these scholarship programs, we will issue a bill credit or a cash refund.
If the state's cancellation of aid at this late date causes an unusual hardship to your student or your family, please ask your student to contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss alternative plans at (removed).
Very respectfully,
(removed)
President
