College and Trade School Information
Define college for me...
This seems like a simple question, but things have changed from the previous generation to now. College has become a much more general term. It no longer means only going to a 4-year program. Many of the trades that used to have a specific trade school are now programs that are taken through community colleges. There are very few trade-specific schools left. (Some of the local ones are at the bottom of this page.) So is you want to go to culinary or diesel mechanic school, for example, your most cost-effective avenue to get your certificate or associates degree in that field is probably through a community college, where there is much more state funding available. So don't be scared off by the term "college"! If you prefer to go right into the workforce and do an apprenticeship, check out that page on this site. More are being added as I receive the details.
I want to go to college...what do I do?
Keep your GPA up and be involved in extracurriculars and volunteer opportunities! These look great on applications - both for college and scholarships.
Study for and take the SAT in the spring of your junior year. Although many colleges are test-optional, some require your score for scholarships.
Make your College List. Look at schools that have good programs that you are interested in with hands-on opportunities to gain experience.
Attend college visits - whether through TRIO, on your own, or college reps that come to Alcona. ASK QUESTIONS!
October of your senior year is a GREAT time to apply for college. Many application fees are waived for part or all of October. Each Michigan school is linked below and organized by public, private, community, and then followed by specific trade schools and the US Military Academies.
Look at scholarships available at each school you applied to. Apply for any you are eligible for.
Fill out the FAFSA. See the link to the FAFSA help page below. The FAFSA helps determine what financial aid you qualify for (federal, state, school-specific) based on income. In the 23-24 school year, the FAFSA will be released in December. We will host a FAFSA night to help answers questions.
AFTER the FAFSA is done, you will receive award letters from schools you've been accepted to - this is your financial aid package. It tells you how much money you will get through grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for school. You should receive one from EACH school you are accepted to. These award letters might be available electronically on your college account they created for you.
April/May/June - Accept the offer that best fits your career , financial needs, and goals. Make your housing deposits and register for freshman orientation.
In May at your senior checkout with Mrs. VK, you will schedule to send final transcripts from Alcona and ACC to your school of choice.
College Advising Hotline
The hotline can help with college admissions applications, navigating financial aid, comparing financial aid offers, navigating paying for college during COVID-19, and more. After business hours, text or leave a voicemail and messages will be responded to the next business day.
College App Information
ACC Address: 665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI 49707
Financial Aid
Click on the link above for step by step help
Face to face FAFSA Help Night at Alcona: TBD
Applying to College
You can apply to colleges individually by going to the website or you can fill out the Common Application or Scoir by using the websites on the left. Many schools in Michigan use the Common App and/or Scoir. For those that do not wish to use these platforms, visit the school's website and fill out the application.
Find a College with your desired program
You can find what colleges have your desired program of interest: automotive, business, etc. Login to College Board and use the BigFuture dashboard. Click on "Plan for College" at the top. Select "College Search" and answer a few questions. One of them will be what program you want to study.
College Board
You can find what colleges have your desired program of interest: automotive, business, etc. Login to College Board and use the BigFuture dashboard. Click on "Plan for College" at the top. Select "College Search" and answer a few questions. One of them will be what program you want to study. This site is not as friendly for some trades programs.
Michigan PathFinder
You can find colleges and trade programs here by searching for the occupation of your choice. Type it in under "Map your Future". Choose the option that best fits. Scroll down to "Choose your next step" and select "schools". This will generate a list of trade schools, colleges, and training centers where you can pursue education for your program of choice.
Michigan's Public Schools
Central Michigan University
Representative: Meri KolemainenEmail: kolem2ml@cmich.eduPhone: 989-774-3076Application Fee: None in Oct
Eastern Michigan University
Rep: Email: Phone: 734-487-2080Application Fee: none in Oct Code: MCAM
Ferris State University
Representative: Angela Garrey Email: AngelaGarrey@ferris.edu Phone: 231-250-0994Application Fee: None
Grand Valley State University
Representative: Danielle Purlee Email: purleeda@gvsu.eduPhone: 616-331-2025Application Fee: None
Lake Superior State University
Representative: Jonathan Sanford Email: jsanford2@lssu.edu Phone: (906) 635-2672Application Fee: None
Michigan State University
Representative: Tania KurzawaEmail: kurzawa@msu.edu Phone:906-360-2196Application Fee: Free Oct 1-21 Code: Spartan1855
Michigan Tech University
Representative: Jennifer Todd Email: jltodd@mtu.edu Phone: 906-379-4546 (text or call)Application Fee: None
Northern Michigan University
Representative: Alex LasherEmail: alasher@nmu.eduPhone: 906-235-7421Application Fee: None
Oakland University
Representative: Email: visit@oakland.eduPhone: (248) 712-3361
Application Fee: None
Saginaw Valley State University
Representative: Amanda EashEmail: aneash@svsu.eduPhone: 989-267-1039Application Fee: None
University of Michigan
Representative: Joseph OlsonEmail: joolson@umich.edu Phone: 734-936-3822Application Fee: None for those who qualify for free/reduced lunch
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Representative: Email:Phone:Application Fee: None
University of Michigan - Flint, MI
Representative: Kay-lee FullerEmail: kayleefu@umich.edu Phone: 810-762-3038Application Fee: None
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIRepresentative: Kara MorinEmail: kara.morin@wmich.edu Phone: (269) 387-2000Application Fee: Free for October
Wayne State University
Detroit, MIRepresentative: Elizbeth Wawro Email: ewawro@wayne.edu Phone: 313.577.2577Application Fee: None for OctCode: MCAM2024
Michigan's Private Schools
Baker College
Representative: Chad Bannan Email: chad.bannan@baker.edu Phone: 989.666.4245Application Fee:
Alma College
Representative: Andi GascoEmail: gascoaj@alma.edu Phone: 989-463-7298Application Fee: None
Andrews University
Representative: Shelly Erhard Email: shelly@andrews.edu Phone: 269-313-3950Application Fee:
Calvin College
Representative: David Wynbeek Email: jdw37@calvin.eduPhone: (616) 526-7346Application Fee: None for OctCode: 1876
Cleary University
Representative: Megan RauchEmail: mrauch@cleary.eduPhone: 517-586-3007Application Fee:
College for Creative Studies
Representative: Patti SpencerEmail: pspencer@collegeforcreativestudies.edu Phone: 313-495-3144Application Fee:
Finlandia University
E-mail: admissions@finlandia.eduPhone: (906) 487-7263Application Fee:
Grace Christian University
Representative: Hilary VeghPhone: (616) 261-8554E-mail: hvegh@gracechristian.eduApplication Fee:
Hope College
Representative: David Brady Email: bradyd@hope.edu Phone: 616.395.7581Application Fee: None
Kettering University
Representative: Stephanie GrahamEmail: sgraham@kettering.eduPhone 810-762-7959Application Fee: None
Lawrence Tech University
Representative: Jessica Walker Email: jwalker2@ltu.edu Phone: 248.204.3171Application Fee: None for OctCode: OCTOBER1932
Northwood University
Representative: Chase TolandEmail: tolandc@northwood.edu Phone: 989-573-0384Application Fee: None
BBA & MBA in 4 years
Rochester University
Representative: Katherine Folmar Email: kfolmar@rc.edu Phone: 248.218.2186Application Fee: None
Siena Heights University
Representative: Kristoffer Haymon Email: khaymon@sienaheights.edu, Phone: 810-447-7961; 517-264-7182Application Fee: None
Spring Arbor University
Sierra Chaneysierra@arbor.edu 517-750-6474
Application Fee:
University of Detroit Mercy
Office of Admissionsadmissions@udmercy.edu313-993-1245Application Fee: None
Walsh College
Office of Admissions Email: admissions@walshcollege.eduPhone: 248-823-1600Application Fee:
Michigan's Community Colleges
Alpena
Representative: Mike Kollien Email: kollienm@alpenacc.edu Phone: (989) 358-7339Application Fee: None
Kirtland
Representative: Teresa Money Email: teresa.money@kirtland.edu Phone: 989-275-5000 Ext. 258Application Fee: None
Trade Schools
Lincoln Tech
Programs: automotive, skilled trades, health sciences, culinary, spa & cosmetology, information technologyIndustrial Arts Institute
Onaway, MI20902 Washington St, Onaway, MI 49765 (989) 733-4369 Industrial Welding TrainingU.S. Military Schools
U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, MD
As the undergraduate college of our country’s naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Naval Academy students are midshipmen on active duty in the U.S. Navy.U.S. Military Academy West Point, NY
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army."Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY
We are a federal service academy that educates leaders of exemplary character who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.Home MS/HS Resources College/Trade School Information Military Service Jobs and Apprenticeships
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