College Covid Response Guide
The College Covid Response Guide will continue to be updated as colleges make changes. Check it out for the latest news related to test-optional admissions policies, campus visit details, and more.
Free College Advising Hotline
MCAN's college advising hotline is available for calls or texts at 810-373-5385 Monday through Friday. After business hours, text or leave a voicemail and messages will be responded to the next business day. Here is a link with more information about this service.
College Credit by Attending Genesee Career Institute
Are you considering attending one of the Genesee Career Institute's (GCI) CTE programs during your junior or senior years. If so, check out the attached documents (1 , 2). You could earn college credit in your chosen CTE field. For more information, contact GCI.
Resources from the State of Michigan
www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid
www.facebook.com/mistudentaid
www.twitter.com/mistudentaid
1-888-4-GRANTS (888-447-2687)
Michigan's Resource to Apprenticeship Opportunities
MASCI provides resources and links to apprenticeship information. An apprenticeship is a way to "earn as you learn." For more information go to http://www.masci.org/
MAT 2 Squared
MAT²® – the Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program – is an innovative, industry-driven approach to education.
Manufacturing sectors and technology industries are experiencing a shortage of employees with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to operate and maintain new systems-based technology. The MAT²® program is an educational model developed in conjunction with global technology leaders to combine theory, practice and work to train a globally competitive workforce. MAT²® will provide you:
- A three year training program with all tuition costs paid for by your employer
- On-the-job training with pay*
- An advanced Associate's degree in a high-tech, in-demand field
- A guaranteed job upon successful completion of program
Smart Scholar
This organization is working to put college planning and paying for college info into one webpage.
Financial Aid
Utilize the following links to learn more about financial aid.
Federal Student Aid - Preparing for college, types of aid, who gets aid, applying for aid, repaying loans
FAFSA site - go here to create your FAFSA account for parent and student and to complete the FAFSA_
How to fill out the FAFSA - Youtube video walking you through the process
Completing the FAFSA - PDF directions
College Goal Sunday - Need help filling out your FAFSA, plan to attend College Goal Sunday.
FAFSA Forecaster - helps give an idea of what you will qualify for
Paying for College - Learn more about paying for college
Net Price Calculator- Use this tool to compare the price of attending different colleges
Student Loan Calculators - Use these links to run a variety of scenariors related to student loans.
Financial Aid at a glance- provided by the Department of Ed.
What am I eligible for - provided by the State of Michigan
Financial Aid Shopping Sheet - a printable comparison tool to use when comparing the cost of attending based on financial aid awarded
How Financial Aid Works - information provided by College Board
Financial Aid Tools and Calculators - provided by College Board
Financial Aid Award Letters- info to help you understand your award letter.
Award Letter Comparison Tool - enter your award letter info to see what you cost of attending is after financial aid is applied.
Scholarships
LOCAL -In the spring of each year, the counseling department puts out applications for all of the local scholarships sent to the high school. Students will find these in the counseling office. Throughout the year, other scholarships are also made available. These are placed in the plastic racks outside of the counseling office.
NATIONAL
Fastweb- use this tool to search for scholarships
Avoid being scammed when looking for financial aid
Quest Bridge- This is a scholarship program that will pay the full tuition for qualifying students to nationally prestigious colleges/universities.
College Planning Resources
These sites contain a variety of resources: scholarship searches, financial aid information, advice for college students, resources to help parents, and much more.
College Score Card_- Use this tool to compare colleges
College Results- Use this tool to compare colleges
Michigan Post Secondary Handbook - Contains admissions and other related information for Michigan colleges
For Profit Colleges - What to know before you enroll
Best Colleges and Schools in the US. This is a college ranking guide.
Best Online Schools- This link takes you to a listing of ranked online college offerings
Students with Disabilities
The following link provides useful information for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or other disabilities who plan to attend college. http://www.collegeacademicsupport.com
This website has direct links to the Offices of Disability Services at Michigan Colleges as well as direct links to the counseling support services at these institutions.
For those who would like more in-depth about making the transition from high school to college, this site also includes information about a comprehensive resource guide for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other disabilities. The guide includes over 40 colleges that have developed specialized programs for students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other disabilities in the college environment, 58 additional colleges that offer special services and supportive college environments for students with varying types of disabilities, and a variety of other resources to help college-bound students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other disabilities prepare for the transition from high school to college.
This website has direct links to the Offices of Disability Services at Michigan Colleges as well as direct links to the counseling support services at these institutions.
For those who would like more in-depth about making the transition from high school to college, this site also includes information about a comprehensive resource guide for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other disabilities. The guide includes over 40 colleges that have developed specialized programs for students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other disabilities in the college environment, 58 additional colleges that offer special services and supportive college environments for students with varying types of disabilities, and a variety of other resources to help college-bound students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other disabilities prepare for the transition from high school to college.