Overview. The Department of Education spends about $30 billion a year on subsidies for higher education. The bulk of that funding goes toward student aid programs, with the balance going toward grants to educational institutions.ote that the figures for loans are the net amount of federal support, based on assumptions about loan repayments. The gross amount of loans is much largerâin fiscal 2008, the gross amount of loans was $110 billion. In recent years, Congress has expanded subsidies for higher education.
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Michigan's homestead property tax credit is how the State of Michigan can help you pay some of your property taxes if you are a qualified Michigan homeowner or renter and meet the requirements. You should complete the Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit Claim form (MI-1040CR) to see if you qualify for the credit.