Lake Superior State University's President Betty Youngblood is encouraged by Gov. Granholm's proposed aid increase. At 3.86 percent it is the highest proposed increase for any state university in Michigan . The governor's proposed budget features a two-tiered approach to higher-education aid. Michigan State , Michigan and Wayne State , the state's three largest universities - designated "research universities" would each receive a two percent increase - dividing $16 million in state aid. The other 12 universities would divide a base of $8 million, or one percent. Another $8 million is set aside for "formula" raises like Lake State 's proposed bonus.