financial aid

As part of WEMU’s recognition of Black History Month, we will be having conversations with distinguished members of our community. That includes community financial executive and Eastern Michigan University alumnus, Michael Pugh. He hails from a family of health care workers and grew up with a single mother. That experience led him to the personal realization that financial health is just as important as physical health. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor discussed with Michael his passion to help underserved communities find opportunities to build generational wealth.

As the year draws to a close for residents here in Washtenaw County, Chair of the Board of Commissioners Justin Hodge reflects on what changes 2024 brought to the county. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

You may have noticed that the weather is getting colder, and there are a good number of people in Washtenaw County struggling to pay heating bills. Michigan residents have long relied on the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) for utility bill assistance. MEAP provides funds to help low-income households afford energy costs and avoid harmful shutoffs, but many of the working poor can’t qualify. But there are efforts to change that in the state Legislature. Charles English from the United Way for Southeastern Michigan joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss all of that.

What do you do in the cold of winter if you can't pay your heating bill? Sadly, thousands in the area face that crisis question. There are some resources available, and, on "Washtenaw United," you'll learn how to tap into them. Sean Scane is director of utility assistance with the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. He joined WEMU's David Fair with the latest information on the growing need for assistance and the efforts to expand the Michigan Energy Assistance Program.

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved a new contract for full and part-time lecturers, both are now represented under the same five-year deal. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

Eastern Michigan University will expand their free tuition program, allowing Pell Grant eligible students to receive additional aid. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie reports.

Next month, the Guaranteed Income pilot program in Ann Arbor will begin accepting applications. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

One of Eastern Michigan University’s prized buildings would get a $42 million makeover if its funding proposal is approved by the state. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Eastern Michigan University officials are warning current and former students who are hoping to receive assistance under President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan to be cautious and patient. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson reports

Hundreds of essential workers are receiving elemental tuition aid at Washtenaw Community College, thanks to a state scholarship program. Here’s more from…