Need Summer Housing Support? Apply Now for a MiLEAP Summer Housing Support!
You’re working hard toward your goals, so let us help make your summer a little easier.
Are you Pell-eligible and a first-generation college student* taking at least one Summer 2026 NMU class during the first term and registered for or will register for Fall 2026 NMU courses?
The MiLEAP Summer Housing Support program can help you stay on track with your degree by offering $550/month in summer housing support to help cover your living costs.
What's Included:
- $550/month housing support for May, June, and July
- One-time $50 transportation award in May
- Available for on- or off-campus housing
- Support is distributed monthly
- First-come, first-served, funding
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be enrolled in or will enroll in at least one Summer 2026 NMU course during the first term
- Be registered or intend to register for Fall 2026 NMU courses by no later than April 1, 2026
- Be Pell-eligible and a first-generation student
*A first-generation college student is a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a four-year bachelor's degree
Connect, Learn, and Explore
Each semester will include at least one social event and one professional development opportunity, a perfect way to meet others, build connections, and grow both personally and professionally.
Possible activities include:
- Floating the AuTrain River
- Enjoying the Hiawatha Music Festival
- Learning about Resumes & AI
- Sharpening Interviewing Tips
- Mastering Time Management
We’ll also share a list of local Marquette favorites so participants can plan their own informal get-togethers and explore the community together.
All events are free to participants!
Act quickly, as spots are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application will open January 12th, 2026 and close February 12th, 2026
This initiative is brought to you by the Office of Opportunity, Empowerment, and People and made possible through a State of Michigan MiLEAP Barrier Removal Direct to Student Support.