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 .
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
Money you usually don't have to pay back
Money you earn to help pay for educational expenses
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.