News from Grand Valley State University

Financial Aid

Battle Creek seniors earn scholarships to GVSU through partnership with W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Nearly 20 seniors from Battle Creek Central High School received partial or full scholarships to attend Grand Valley in the Fall 2021 semester.

Apr 20, 2021


GVSU offers tuition-free program for qualified students from six Michigan counties

University leaders are committed to opening access to higher education and have announced a tuition-free program for students from low-income backgrounds who live in six Michigan counties.

Feb 8, 2021


Town hall on financial aid includes information on scholarships, hardship funds, student employment

Members of Grand Valley's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships outlined various forms of financial aid during a virtual town hall July 29 for first-year students and their supporters.

Jul 29, 2020


A message from President Philomena V. Mantella

President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community June 17, 2020, addressing racial and social injustice.

Jun 17, 2020


Outdoor campus visits and tours to begin August 3, self-guided tours to launch in July

During a June 16 town hall, new Lakers learned about academic planning for fall, student life opportunities and procedures being taken to keep campus as safe as possible.

Jun 16, 2020


Two recent graduates credit Thompsons for providing them access to college

The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis are not stopping two recent Grand Valley graduates from starting their careers. Both women credit a generous Detroit couple for helping them get to college in the first place.

Jun 12, 2020


Mantella: Community partnerships crucial as GVSU focuses on sustaining learning experiences for students

Community members were invited to hear about Grand Valley's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 12, 2020



GVSU plans for face-to-face learning this fall, says President Mantella in town hall meeting

Nearly 1,200 new Lakers and their parents attended a virtual Laker town hall meeting May 1 to learn how Grand Valley is preparing for the fall 2020 semester.

May 1, 2020


GVSU announces "test-optional" applications for fall 2021, earmarks $9M for students with hardships

President Philomena V. Mantella said, in an effort to reduce hardship and barriers for prospective students, Grand Valley will go "test-optional" for students applying for the fall 2021 entering class.

Apr 16, 2020