General College Application Information - Timeline and FAQs
College Application Tools
State of Michigan Programs
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Provides up to $5,500 per year at a public or private institution in MI. Eligibility is based on the FAFSA; students whose Student Aid Index (SAI) is $30,000 or below qualify.
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Students with a 3.0+ GPA are guaranteed admissions to these 11 schools in Michigan.
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Provides varying levels of financial support (Phase I and Phase II) for eligible students who have/had Medicaid for 24 months within a 36-month period between age 9 and high school graduation.
Financial Topics
Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Students who qualify do not have to pay college application fees, can retake the SAT or ACT for free, receive free SAT and ACT score sends, and receive a discounted price on AP tests.
Helpful Application Resources
Common Data Set - this will provide information about a school's admissions data. Google "Common Data Set""{School Name}". Look for the admissions data in section C.
Big Future - this college search tool is a great way to explore colleges and narrow down your list!
College Essay Guy - essay examples and tips for various applications
Sara Harberson - helpful tips for applicants to highly selective colleges
Dr. Iris Berkley - helpful tips for applicants to highly selective colleges