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Financial Aid Events

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17³Ô¹Ï Financial Aid Events

You’re not alone on this journey.

Our expert team is ready to assist you with any questions about the FAFSA. Open to the whole community — current students, prospective students, and anyone no matter what college they are planning on attending.

Ongoing help with FAFSA, Michigan Reconnect and any financial aid concerns:

Quick Start: 4–7 p.m., one Monday a month at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on 17³Ô¹Ï's Front Street Campus
Learn more about Quick Start here.

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment in Enrollment Services, in the Tanis Building on 17³Ô¹Ï's Front Street Campus
Schedule an appointment using one of the links to the right below.

Walk-ins are welcome. If we can’t see you right away, we’ll gladly help you schedule an appointment.


How to Prepare:

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  • The should create an FSA ID 3–5 days prior to completing the FAFSA.
  • We strongly recommend you and your contributor(s) before starting your FAFSA form.

We can help with:

  • Checking out State Aid
  • Applying for scholarships
  • One-on-one planning for financing your college journey — at 17³Ô¹Ï and beyond!
  • Student loan counseling

Make sure you have:

  • Records of child support received
  • Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
  • Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
  • Social security cards and driver's licenses
  • Digital or paper copy of your 2023 tax return*

*You'll be able to provide consent and approval to have most of your financial information imported directly from the IRS, but you should keep your tax returns handy for additional questions.

NOTE: If you are considered a dependent student for FAFSA purposes, you’ll need to provide information about your contributor(s) on the application. .

Types of Financial Aid

Scholarships & Grants

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Money you usually don't have to pay back

Work-study

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Money you earn to help pay for educational expenses

Loans

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Money you have to pay back

 

Community College Guarantee

Free in-district tuition for high school grads in 2023 and beyond!

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Free, 1:1 assistance completing your FAFSA. Schedule an appointment:

For students experiencing hardships during their time at 17³Ô¹Ï.

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Important Dates

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