Financial aid is a term used to describe any source of student assistance that is awarded to a student to help meet college expenses. These funds are generally awarded on the basis of financial need and include:
Most financial aid is awarded on a “first-come, first-served“ basis. In the State of Michigan, March 1st is the deadline. Check information from each college to determine required application materials and application deadlines.
Completing and processing FAFSA are FREE. More than 95% of FAFSAs are now filed online.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Contact college financial aid office for help completing FAFSA.
PIN Web Site
PIN serves as electronic signature on ED documents including electronic promissory notes. PIN is used to gain access to ED systems, including: corrections on the Web, NSLDS, Direct Loan Origination, Direct Loan Servicing, Loan Consolidation