Federal Financial Aid
Financial Aid is necessary for all students planning to attend a Post-Secondary institution.
The first step to completing a FAFSA is knowing when you need to turn it in.
Federal Deadline
Online applications must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30 of each year.
Any corrections or updates must be submitted by September of each year.
State of Michigan Deadline
March 1 of each year by midnight, Central Time
College Deadline
Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline - whether it is the date the college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed.
What Next?
The next step is filling out your FAFSA. The application can be found at the Home | Federal Student Aid.
If you have any questions while filling out your FAFSA or applying for any financial aid, please feel free to call or meet with your TRIO Talent Search Advisor. You can reach you advisor by calling the TRIO Talent Search office at 616-331-7110 between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Loan Information for Parents
Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan Information: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/subsidized-unsubsidized
Parent PLUS Loan information: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/plus/parent
Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) Contact Information
Contact Us | Federal Student Aid
Phone: 1-800-433-3243
College Cost and Financial Aid Estimator
uAspire’s College Cost Calculator: https://calculator.uaspire.org/
Federal Student Aid Estimator: https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/
