IMPORTANT: FAFSA now opens October 1st!

 

Affording College:

The most commonly cited barrier to postsecondary education is college affordability. Along with being socially and academically ready, it is equally important that all students have access to the funds. Here are scholarships and information about financial aid to help get over this barrier. 

Scholarships: 

Students can also see Ms. Zeffero, who will help students find scholarships that directly relate to them and help them apply. Below are websites to create accounts and there are scholarships posted. 

 

Click the links below to be directed to scholarship websites:

External LinkFast Web                                                         External Link College Board

External LinkCappex                                                            External Link Chegg

External LinkGoodCall                                                         External LinkScholarship America

External LinkUNIGO                                                            External LinkRaiseMe

Going Merry                                   

Scholarships to Consider:

External LinkMuskegon Area Promise

External LinkCommunity Foundation for Muskegon County

External LinkWomen's Division Chamber of Commerce

External LinkMichigan Mortgage Scholarship

External LinkMEA Scholarship

External LinkCredit Union One Scholarship

 

Financial Aid

FAFSA OPENS OCTOBER 1ST!

Here are some financial aid website links that may be helpful to students. Remember that FAFSA now opens October 1, 2021, and students can start making an account for this. If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to ask. Parents and students want to start making a Financial Aid ID which allows you to apply for FAFSA. External LinkClick here for more info on how to create one.

 

What do you need to do now before October 1st?

More information on your ID that you need to create:

External LinkFSA ID FAQS

Guide to Financial Student Aid

External Linkhttps://studentaid.ed.gov/

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

External Linkhttps://fafsa.ed.gov/

Financial Aid Resources

External Linkhttps://studentaid.ed.gov/resources

Video: 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA

External Linkhttp://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/fafsasimplification

The Tuition Incentive Program

TIP provides financial aid for students from low-income families.

External LinkClick here to read more about TIP and learn about eligibility.

Pell Grant 

The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students and will be notified if granted, once you fill out FAFSA and apply to the college you will be going to. The amount of money you will receive depends on your financial need, the cost of attendance if you are a full-time or part-time student, and your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less. For more information on the Pell Grant, External Linkclick here.