Here’s a thorough, applicant-friendly roundup of 20 universities in Michigan where you can find fully funded MA/PhD opportunities (most consistently at the PhD level, with some funded master’s via graduate assistantships). Funding typically combines a tuition waiver + stipend + health insurance; always confirm details at the department level.
1) University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (U-M)
PhD funding is robust across Rackham programs, with a 12-month funding model for PhD students and many units guaranteeing multi-year packages; biomedical PhDs (PIBS) explicitly cover tuition, stipend, and health care for the duration.   
2) Michigan State University (MSU)
Graduate assistantships include a tuition waiver, stipend, and health insurance; several PhD programs (e.g., Social Work, Education) outline five years of support.  
3) Wayne State University
Assistantships/fellowships commonly include tuition coverage and subsidized health insurance; departments (e.g., Communication) note tuition + stipend support for doctoral students.  
4) Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech)
Graduate assistantships provide stipend + tuition + fees; funding is most common for PhD applicants. 
5) Western Michigan University (WMU)
Graduate assistantships can include full doctoral-level tuition scholarships and stipends; some departments report near-universal funding for enrolled cohorts. 
6) Central Michigan University (CMU)
Graduate assistantships offer a stipend and tuition waiver; CMU policy also ties GRAs to funded stipend + tuition in grant budgets. 
7) Eastern Michigan University (EMU)
Full GA/Doctoral Fellow positions include up to 18 credits of tuition waiver per academic year + stipend. 
8) Oakland University (OU)
Teaching/research assistantships provide a stipend plus tuition reduction/waiver in many programs (e.g., Biological & Biomedical Sciences PhD).  
9) University of Michigan–Dearborn
PhD students (e.g., CIS) are guaranteed up to five years of full funding via GSI/GSRA appointments (stipend, health insurance, tuition waiver). 
10) University of Michigan–Flint
GSRA appointments at sufficient fraction include a tuition waiver and insurance; campus also lists competitive graduate scholarships. 
11) Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
Graduate assistantships offer stipends and tuition waivers (up to 9 credits/semester for full-time GAs); many colleges post GA lines annually. 
12) Northern Michigan University (NMU)
Graduate assistantships include a tuition waiver at in-state rates + stipend; some departments (e.g., Psychology) outline funded TA roles. 
13) University of Detroit Mercy
Some departments offer graduate assistantships with up to full tuition remission; check at the program level (e.g., Economics GA).  
14) Andrews University
Graduate scholarships (tuition-reduction based on GPA/GRE/GMAT) and assistantships exist in several schools; funded spots vary by unit.  
15) Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU)
Graduate assistants pay resident-rate tuition during employment; departments may combine GA pay with additional aid—confirm total cost coverage with your program. 
16) Ferris State University
Graduate aid is program-dependent; inquire about GA positions and any associated tuition waiver forms and awards at the college level. 
17) Kettering University
Funding is primarily via institutional scholarships; some on-campus roles exist, but full tuition + stipend packages are limited—verify per graduate program. 
18) Lawrence Technological University (LTU)
Graduate scholarships are available; comprehensive assistantship-style full funding is limited—confirm with your target department. 
19) Madonna University
Graduate assistantships provide tuition support and remuneration for eligible students; check unit-specific availability and coverage. 
20) Calvin University
Graduate funding leans toward scholarships/employer tuition benefits; direct, fully funded GA packages are limited—confirm details in your program. 

How to use this list

• Prioritize PhD programs—these most often guarantee multi-year funding.
• Look for explicit phrases like “full tuition waiver,” “five years of support,” “stipend + health insurance.”
• Contact departments directly; many decisions are program-specific even within the same university.
• Apply early with a tailored SOP that matches faculty research.

Note: Funding changes yearly and varies by department. Always verify the current package on the program’s official page before applying.