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Creating a Match & Fit list begins with research. Use these questions to narrow down colleges you should consider applying to! Use the yellow buttons below to view community colleges and universities in Michigan and visit their websites!

1. Take the College Match Quiz to narrow down what you are looking for in a college.

2. Use your Xello account to look at what career cluster matches you have. 

Things to Consider

• Do you want to stay on-campus in a dorm or stay home and commute (drive) to campus?

  • • On-Campus: Apply to universities and community colleges with on-campus housing. 

    • Commute: Choose schools that are within 20 minutes of your home. You can use Google Maps for this!

• What programs are you interested in? Does the college have your program? (Ex: Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Automotive Technology)

  • • You can usually find a list of program offerings under "Academics" on the school's website.

• Would you like to attend a community college or university?

  • • Skills Certificate: Approx. 3 Months to 1.5 Years

    • Associates Degree: Approx. 2 Years

    • Bachelors Degree: Approx. 4 Years

Click on the links below to find a list of community colleges and universities. 

Clicking on the college's name will take you to their website.

Things to remember when applying:

• Start Term: Fall 2026

• Yes, you would be considered an “Incoming Freshman”

• Use your social security number (if you have one) on your application. This will make it easier for the college to match it with your FAFSA form.

• Make sure your name and information is correct. Do not use your school email.

• Always send your transcripts AFTER you apply! 

Instructions

• Create an account if you do not have one

  • • Use personal email, not school email

• Send transcript to yourself

• Send transcript to schools you have already applied to

• Make sure transcript has been sent to each one

• Send transcript to school after graduation

Click Here: https://www.parchment.com 

Log In: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing 

Create Account: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch 

Step 1: Create FSA ID (FAFSA Account)

• You will need your social security number to create an account. 

Step 2: Starting October 1- Complete Student Portion of FAFSA

• You will need the following information of your parent contributor(s) to complete the student portion of the FAFSA

  • Their Name

  • Their Email

  • Their Social Security Number

  • Their Date of Birth

Want to learn more about FAFSA? Click Here!

• Visit the Scholarship Page

  • Explore this page for scholarship opportunities!

1. Create GoingMerry Account- Sends Weekly Scholarships catered to you! 

Many scholarships require a letter of recommendation (or two). Consider requesting a letter of recommendation from a teacher you feel would speak highly of you, your counselor, a boss, a mentor, coach,  etc. Letters of recommendation from family members are generally not accepted. 

• Google "letter of recommendation" email outlines to get examples of how to word your request.