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Getting into college
Selecting the right college for you is an important first step. The next big task is to give yourself the best shot at getting accepted by the college or colleges you want to attend.
This section will help you prepare for the college application process, so that you can have the best experience possible. That includes finding the best way to finance your education, through access to scholarships, loans and other financing strategies.
Treat this part of your college preparation as a step-by-step process to avoid being overwhelmed. Remember, every college wants students who will add their own unique experiences and perspectives to the campus environment. So put yourself in the best light.
Financial aid for Michigan students
Here are a few resources for financial aid. If you have others to add, please do so in the comments area of the page.
The Guide to Federal Student Aid
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Directory of Michigan colleges and universities
Four-year colleges and universities
- Adrian College
- Albion College
- Alma College
- Aquinas College
- Baker College
- Calvin College
- Central Michigan University
- Cleary University
- College for Creative Studies
- Concordia University
- Cornerstone University
- Davenport University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Grand Valley State University
- Hillsdale College
- Hope College
- Kalamazoo College
- Kendall College of Art and Design
- Kettering University
- Lake Superior State University
- Lawrence Technological University
- Madonna University
- Michigan State University
- Michigan Technological University
- Northern Michigan University
- Northwood University
- Oakland University
- Olivet College
- Rochester College
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Schoolcraft College
- University of Detroit - Mercy
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- University of Michigan-Dearborn
- University of Michigan-Flint
- Wayne State University
- Western Michigan University
Two-Year Community and Junior Colleges
- Alpena Community College
- Bay De Noc Community College
- Delta College
- Glen Oaks Community College
- Gogebic Community College
- Grand Rapids Community College
- Henry Ford Community College
- Jackson Community College
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- Kellogg Community College
- Kirtland Community College
- Lake Michigan College
- Lansing Community College
- Macomb Community College
- Mid-Michigan Community College
- Monroe County Community College
- Montcalm Community College
- Mott Community College
- Muskegon Community College
- North Central Michigan College
- Northwestern Michigan College
- Oakland Community College
- St. Clair County Community College
- Schoolcraft Community College
- Southwestern Michigan College
- Washtenaw Community College
- Wayne County Community College
- West Shore Community College
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Resources
The ACT student blog: Students blog for the entire year about their experiences. This is a really cool site to read -- and potentially for students to participate in.
Michigan resources
Michigan Promise Scholarship: Provides up to $4,000 to high school graduates for successfully completing two years of postsecondary education
Michigan Education Trust: MET allows a family to, in effect, share the risk when investing money for college.
Michigan Education Savings Program: This program administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury offers an option for saving for college.
Michigan Merit Award: Provides up to $3,000 to high school graduates for outstanding performance on the MEAP tests.
Reaching Higher Inc.: A program to "help students learn how to instill confidence in themselves greatly impacting their ability to improve their relationships at home, school, and more importantly, with themselves, so they can manage their lives in a healthy way and reach their full potential."
Scholarship resources
Michigan Scholarships Online: Students who have taken the ACT or submitted a free application for student aid can enter this site.
Michigan Grants Available List: A searchable list of federal, state, private or other funding resources.
