Get Ready for Senior Year!
Letter to Seniors from
State of Michigan
If you were unable to attend the May 14th Financial Aid Night, click here for more Paying for College events from OU.
Click on the Khan Academy link below and learn all about the financial aid process. You'll find guidance on everything from filling out the FAFSA to identifying high priority scholarships.
How Financial Aid Works
Finding financial aid can seem overwhelming when you're trying to get ready for college or career school. It doesn't have to be! We'll walk you through how financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options.
2025-2026 FAFSA WALKTHROUGH
VIDEO
Federal Student Aid, an Office of the U.S. Dept. of Education, helps make a college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion each year in grants, loans, & work-study funds.
Quick Links
Get your FSA ID right here, right now!
Who is my Contributor when filling out the FAFSA?
What is a Net Price Calculator?
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"Net price calculators are available on a college’s or university’s website and allow prospective students to enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account."
Click the button below to go to the U.S. Dept. of Ed's Net Price Calculator
FAFSA Myths
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How is Federal Aid Calculated?
College Affordability Guide
Click on the image below to see the top-ranked colleges in Michigan, loans and scholarships for Michigan students, and advice on how to save money going to college in Michigan.
Student Aid Tips for Unique Student Populations.
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Federal Student Aid Estimator
Students may want to use the Federal Student Aid Estimator before filling out the FAFSA form to help them understand their options for paying for college or career school by providing them an early estimate of how much federal student aid they may be eligible for.
BigFuture
Plan for College, Pay for College, Explore Careers
Click the bigfuture box below.
Your Goal is to apply for 3 scholarships a month - minimally!!
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THE 2026-2027 FAFSA will be available in December 2025. Use 2024 tax information.
