Scholarships & Financial Aid
Seniors! Wondering how to pay for college? The Pay for College Video Series can help. Over the course of eight short videos, learn not only what resources are available to help pay for college, but also the basics of financial aid and the questions to consider before choosing a college.
Remember to start filling out your FAFSA form beginning December 1st of your senior year. To get the most financial assistance for college, your FAFSA must be turned in no later than Michigan's deadline of May 1st.
The FAFSA form is available to students and parents to complete through the myStudentAid mobile app and the FAFSA.gov website. You can download the myStudentAid app in the Apple App Store (iOS) or through Google Play (Android).
Before you begin, you must create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at this LINK. The FSA ID consists of a user-created username and password to electronically access personal information on Federal Student Aid Web sites. You can use your FSA ID immediately to sign your FAFSA, but you must wait for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify your information before the FSA ID can be used to create a renewal FAFSA, make corrections to your FAFSA, or view your Student Aid Report (SAR).
If you need help, please register for one of the workshops below:
Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m. - Sign up HERE
Wednesday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. - Sign up HERE
Wednesday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. -Sign up HERE
High school seniors can get started by following these steps:
- File the FAFSA.
- Create a MiSSG Student Portal account three to five business days after filing your FAFSA.
Financial Aid Presentations
High school students and their families are encouraged to join this live virtual presentation to learn general information regarding college financial aid able to be used no matter what college or university students plan to attend. Topics include the elements of financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), sources of financial aid, private resources available, and more!
Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m. - Sign up HERE
Wednesday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. - Sign up HERE
Wednesday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. -Sign up HERE