FAFSA/Scholarships
What is FAFSA?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is a form completed by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) to determine eligibility for federal student aid. States and colleges also use FAFSA information to award grants, scholarships, and loans.
What Information Do I Need?
The following information is needed from students and their parent/guardian:
- Social Security Number
- Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Most recent federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned.
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- A Federal Student Aid PIN to sign-in electronically. (If you do not already have one, visit www.pin.ed.gov to obtain one.)
When to Apply
Federal Deadlines for FAFSA® forms is 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2022. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 10, 2022.
The CTC hosts FAFSA and college application days on Fridays in October as part of Michigan College Application Month.
Scholarship Opportunities
Baker College
Baker College has scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,500/semester to full tuition.
Community Foundation for Muskegon County
The Community Foundation for Muskegon County has scholarships opportunities for high school seniors, current college students, early college seniors, or adult learners.
Discover Manufacturing
Discover Manufacturing will award multiple scholarships from $500 to $2,000 for skilled trades technical training. This includes graduating high school seniors pursuing a degree in manufacturing-related programs as well as continuing education for adults and apprentices.
The Gerber Foundation offers competitive scholarships for students graduating from select high schools in Newaygo, Muskegon, or Oceana Counties in West Michigan.
National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators
The Michigan Association of State and Federal Program Specialists (MASFPS) will award three state scholarships ($1500, $1000, and $500) to eligible high school seniors who are on track to graduate.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
On October 11, 2022, Governor Whitmer signed Public Act 212 of 2022 to establish the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Starting with the high school Class of 2023, students will be eligible for additional financial aid from the State.
Muskegon Community College
MCC has many scholarships available based on a variety of criteria including academic achievement, financial need, county of residency, and program of study.
Microsoft Disability Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry. All completed applications must be submitted by the second week of March.
SET SEG Skilled Trades Scholarship
With the shortage of skilled trade workers in Michigan, the SET SEG Foundation is offering 20 scholarships each in the amount of $500 to help revitalize these career paths and support students. Application deadline is the second week of April.
University Club of Grand Rapids
The University Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship Foundation is offering a $1,000 renewable scholarship to graduating seniors. The scholarship may also be applied to trade schools and other studies beyond high school.
Westshore Bank "Making a Difference" Scholarship
West Shore Bank will award approximately ten (10) scholarships, in the amount of $1,250 per award based on the applicant’s college/university choice.
Women's Division Chamber of Commerce
Each year, WDCC gives scholarships to deserving students attending Muskegon Community College or Muskegon Baker College.
Xello–local scholarship opportunities
Local Scholarships in Xello provide students with the tools and information they need to make the search process easier and more efficient.
